snowpants

Sledding hill attire

Snowpants are insulated, water-resistant trousers worn over regular clothing for warmth and protection in winter weather.

They're standard gear for skiing, snowboarding, and sledding, and common outerwear for children playing in snow: Don't forget your snowpants—it's below freezing out there.

garment

trousers

Bifurcated lower-body garment

legwear · outerwear · apparel · clothing · activewear · gear · attire · waistband · suspenders · zipper

winter

blizzard

Violent prolonged snowstorm

flurry · icicle · January · February · December · polar · chill · subzero · arctic · slush

insulation

thermal

Pertaining to warmth

quilted · synthetic · down · polyester · insulation · cozy · snug · layered · loft · breathable

sledding

toboggan

Runnerless snow vehicle

  • sledRunner-based snow vehicle
  • tubingHollow cylindrical conduit
  • hillLow natural elevation

snowbank · slide · kids · playtime · recess · backyard · snowball · snowman · fort · igloo

skiing

slalom

Ski race through gates

moguls · chairlift · gondola · ski-lodge · bindings · goggles · helmet · snowboard · halfpipe · cross-country

Opposites
weather/climate suitability

snowpantsshorts

Abbreviated lower garments

swim trunks · board shorts · hot pants · cutoffs · linen pants

formality and function

snowpantsdress pants

Formal legwear for occasions

slacks · trousers · jeans · chinos · khakis

Family

snow, pants, pant, panting, snowstorm, snowed, snowflake, snowing, snowfall

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G