snowdomes

Glittery water spheres

Snowdomes are decorative objects consisting of a transparent sphere filled with water, a miniature scene, and white particles that swirl like falling snow when shaken.

Also called snow globes.

They serve as souvenirs, collectibles, or holiday decorations: She brought back a snowdome from every city she visited.

collectible

souvenir

Token from a trip

tourist · gift shop · memento · tchotchke · novelty · keepsake · figurine · miniature · curio · knickknack

enclosure

glass globe

Hollow transparent sphere

  • baseSupporting bottom structure
  • pedestalSupport for statuary
  • sceneDramatic unit or locale

miniature · diorama · landscape · figurine · Eiffel Tower · cityscape · winter · Christmas · nativity · Santa

mechanism

shake

Trembling or blended treat

glycerin · water · swirl · settle · particles · globe · suspension · drift · float · sparkle

nostalgia

childhood

Life's earliest phase

holiday · Christmas · tradition · sentimental · Americana · roadside · kitschy · quaint · old-fashioned · whimsy

Opposites
decorative object type

snowdomespaperweights

Objects anchoring loose documents

empty vessels · abstract art

souvenir authenticity

snowdomescultural artifacts

Objects embodying human heritage

antiques

decorative object function

snowdomesterrariums

Sealed glass plant containers

shadow boxes · wall art · sculptures · minimalist decor

Family

snowdome

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G