snowmen vs snowman

Both 'snowmen' and 'snowman' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Snowman' refers to a single figure made of snow, while 'snowmen' is the plural form used when referring to multiple snow figures.

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This is the plural form of 'snowman' and is commonly used when referring to multiple snow figures.

"snowmen"

Use 'snowmen' when you are talking about more than one snow figure made of snow.

Examples:

The children built several snowmen in the park.
There are many snowmen in the front yard.

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The snowmen are foot soldiers, mindless predators.
They've taken samples from snowmen all over London.
Santa Claus. Snowmen. Eggnog.
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You can't conquer the world using snowmen.
Sir, one pulver grenade would blow these snowmen to smithereens.
Building snowmen, sledging or first time on skis.
Great White: brings up structures and giant snowmen
Welcome to a place where all kinds of snowmen skate.
Kaleidoscope image with 6 snowmen on blue
When flying, use ice cream and fireworks gifts to destroy homes, Christmas trees and snowmen below.
The snow-covered meadows and forests are ideal for walking, animal tracking, building snowmen and sledging.
Captain Latimer, in the garden, there's snowmen!
Well, we can't be in much danger from a disembodied Intelligence that thinks it can invade the world with snowmen.
Evil mutant snowmen have begun their attack on your home town. It is up to you to stop them with an arsenal of weapons.
Include images of Santa, snowmen and snow scenes to mention a few.
The other part of the grounds is the shrubs and snowmen.
I mean, I've seen snowmen with some big branches on them.
But so it was interesting to play in the snow, making snowmen, ride with hills on sleds or skis.
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Alternatives:

multiple snowmen
several snowmen
many snowmen
a group of snowmen
numerous snowmen

This is the singular form used to refer to a single figure made of snow.

"snowman"

Use 'snowman' when you are talking about a single snow figure made of snow.

Examples:

The kids built a snowman in the backyard.
She decorated the snowman with a carrot nose.

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Alex, we have to make a snowman.
I took it off a snowman.
That's why babies call me the snowman.
The snowman must've knocked slappy's book down.
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Mary and I went skiing, made a snowman, she touched my leg...
A snowman... On the beach.
I don't understand how the snowman built itself.
You made that snowman in the backyard.
Think of it as a California snowman.
Christmas decor with plush snowman and garlands
Description: Felt bag with Christmas subjects Santa Claus and snowman.
It feels like I'm hugging a snowman.
He found the reindeer and the snowman funny, and had a good laugh whenever they were on-screen.
There's a snowman in our yard.
You're President Ulysses S. Grant... and the snowman.
I don't suppose you know the meaning of Christmas, lonely snowman.
After some hesitation, he decided to create a helper, an animated snowman.
There are tales of a mammoth being kwown as the abominable snowman.

Alternatives:

a snow figure
a figure made of snow
a single snowman
one snowman
a snow sculpture

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