1. a small white flower that blooms in early spring, often appearing through snow

Examples

• The first snowdrops appeared in the garden in late February.
• Snowdrops are among the earliest flowers to bloom each year.
• She planted snowdrop bulbs under the oak tree.
• The white snowdrops pushed through the melting snow.
• Snowdrops are a welcome sign that spring is coming.
• The woodland was carpeted with delicate snowdrops.