abominable snowman
noun
abominable snow·man 
-ˈsnō-mən,
-ˌman often capitalized A&S
: a mysterious creature with human or apelike characteristics reported to exist in the high Himalayas
called also yeti
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Onoda is discovered shortly afterward by a Japanese explorer who views the missing soldier as akin to the abominable snowman, his ghostly half-sightings being featured regularly in the Japanese press. 
Ryu Spaeth, The New Republic, 2 June 2022 As a cold-weather alternative, there were abominable snowman-worthy shaggy eco-furs with matching boots and earmuffs. Colleen Barry, ajc, 15 Jan. 2022 Your pup can collect other Christmas movie characters, too, like the Grinch and Bumble, the abominable snowman from Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Lily Gray, PEOPLE.com, 12 Dec. 2021 The abominable snowman, who debuted as the season's final Wildcard last episode, also revealed donuts as his on-stage order hint. Rachel Yang, EW.com, 22 Apr. 2021 An abominable snowman is actually a furry, leather-looking ball that looks fit for backyard amateur sports. Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 24 Nov. 2020 Things to do in Hamilton County: 10 things to try before summer endsThe display featured a a 57-foot-tall abominable snowman, reindeer, igloos, trains and a 60-foot cross. Natalia E. Contreras, Indianapolis Star, 24 July 2019 Pictured on the packaging, illustrations inspired rescue raft or flying missions, firefighting, and even encouraged kids to seek out the abominable snowman. Maude Campbell, Popular Mechanics, 9 Apr. 2019 He was last seen wearing a light blue one piece abominable snowman pajamas. Staff Report, Post-Tribune, 2 Oct. 2017 See More
Ryu Spaeth, The New Republic, 2 June 2022 As a cold-weather alternative, there were abominable snowman-worthy shaggy eco-furs with matching boots and earmuffs. Colleen Barry, ajc, 15 Jan. 2022 Your pup can collect other Christmas movie characters, too, like the Grinch and Bumble, the abominable snowman from Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Lily Gray, PEOPLE.com, 12 Dec. 2021 The abominable snowman, who debuted as the season's final Wildcard last episode, also revealed donuts as his on-stage order hint. Rachel Yang, EW.com, 22 Apr. 2021 An abominable snowman is actually a furry, leather-looking ball that looks fit for backyard amateur sports. Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 24 Nov. 2020 Things to do in Hamilton County: 10 things to try before summer endsThe display featured a a 57-foot-tall abominable snowman, reindeer, igloos, trains and a 60-foot cross. Natalia E. Contreras, Indianapolis Star, 24 July 2019 Pictured on the packaging, illustrations inspired rescue raft or flying missions, firefighting, and even encouraged kids to seek out the abominable snowman. Maude Campbell, Popular Mechanics, 9 Apr. 2019 He was last seen wearing a light blue one piece abominable snowman pajamas. Staff Report, Post-Tribune, 2 Oct. 2017 See More Word History
First Known Use
1921, in the meaning defined above