snow globe

Winter scene sphere

A snow globe is a decorative object consisting of a glass sphere filled with water, a miniature scene, and white particles that swirl like falling snow when shaken.

They typically depict winter landscapes, holiday scenes, or tourist landmarks.

Snow globes are common souvenirs and collectibles: She brought back a snow globe from every city she visited.

miniature

diorama

Enclosed miniature scene display

  • figurineSmall ornamental sculpture
  • tinyExtremely small in size
  • microcosmMiniature representation of larger whole

scaled-down · replica · small-scale · scene · tableau · enclosed · glass dome · pedestal · base · detailed

collectible

souvenir

Token from a trip

limited edition · vintage · antique · heirloom · curio · novelty · gift shop · tourist · display case · shelf

winter

snowman

Human figure from precipitation

Santa · reindeer · sleigh · cabin · village · skating · North Pole · wonderland · cozy · pine tree

shake

swirl

Rotating, curving movement

drift · float · suspended · agitate · turn upside down · particles · motion · mesmerizing · hypnotic · cascading

ornament

decoration

Object adding visual appeal

mantelpiece · shelf decor · holiday · Christmas · festive · decorative · tchotchke · display · seasonal · whimsical

Categories
Opposites
predictive vs. decorative glass spheres

snow globecrystal ball

Fortune-teller's viewing sphere

magic 8-ball · gazing ball

contained vs. open environments

snow globecrystal ball

Fortune-teller's viewing sphere

wall hanging · poster · abstract sculpture · wilderness · terrarium

kitsch vs. high art objects

snow globemuseum piece

Object preserved for display

Fabergé egg · masterwork · original artwork

Family

snow, globe, snowy, global, snowball, globalization, snowstorm, snowflake, snowfall

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G