sledding

noun

sled·​ding ˈsle-diŋ How to pronounce sledding (audio)
1
a
: the use of a sled
b
: the conditions under which one may use a sled
2
: going sense 4
tough sledding

Examples of sledding in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web It’s designed as a warm womb, a place to thaw after dog sledding, snowmobiling, glacier hiking, and polar bear spotting. Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2024 Titletown features a playground, full-size public football field, outdoor games, sledding hill, ice skating rink and more. Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2024 Some studies show that a bike helmet or hockey helmet is a better choice for sledding than a ski helmet,4 so keep that in mind when choosing protective gear for your child. Heather Balogh Rochfort, Parents, 26 Feb. 2024 The event featured food, games a snow pit, and a sledding hill. Heather McRea, Orange County Register, 27 Jan. 2024 There’s also dog sledding, sleigh rides, tubing and more, says Courtney Frazier, executive director of the Colorado Dude & Guest Ranch Association. Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 12 Mar. 2024 Alpine touring, dog sledding, ice climbing, and skating on a picturesque outdoor rink are among other outdoor winter activities available on or near the mountain. Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2024 This is, in part, thanks to the year’s historically warm and snowless weather, which has impeded the snowmobiling, dog sledding, fat tire biking, and other activities that otherwise abound in winter. Cinnamon Janzer, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Feb. 2024 The Yukon First Nations Culture and Tourism Association works with 15 to 20 Indigenous tour operators across the territory who offer dog sledding, snowmobiling, ice fishing and traditional drum making, among other activities. Fiona McGlynn, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of sledding was in the 15th century

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“Sledding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sledding. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

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