icepellets
nounUK /ˈaɪs ˌpɛlɪts/
US /ˈaɪs ˌpɛlɪts/
Ice pellets are small, hard pieces of ice that fall from the sky like tiny frozen raindrops.
The weather report warned that ice pellets would hit the city by evening.
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2. Frozen raindrops that bounce when they hit the ground.
The ice pellets bounced off the car roof with a loud tapping sound.
3. Small ice balls used in drinks to keep them cold.
She dropped a handful of ice pellets into her lemonade.
4. Tiny frozen chunks that form when rain freezes as it falls.
The storm turned to ice pellets as the temperature dropped below freezing.