powderhound

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Meaning · English

A skiing enthusiast.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

But it's the rare chance for above-tree line skiing that draws backcountry powderhounds to the gulf again and again.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “powderhound” mean?

A skiing enthusiast.

Is “powderhound” formal or informal?

powderhound is generally slang.