snowmobiling

noun

snow·​mo·​bil·​ing ˈsnō-mō-ˌbē-liŋ How to pronounce snowmobiling (audio)
: the sport of driving a snowmobile
snowmobiler noun
or less commonly snowmobilist

Examples of snowmobiling in a Sentence

The park has trails for snowmobiling.
Recent Examples on the Web Travelers will meet with local communities and engage in activities including snowmobiling, skiing, and northern lights excursions. Sophy Roberts, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Feb. 2024 Driving around Yellowstone may be a bit harder in the winter, but there are plenty of reasons to visit thanks to fewer crowds, winter activities like snowshoeing and snowmobiling, and the chance to watch Old Faithful erupt surrounded by fresh snow. Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2023 That means tourism for outdoor winter activities like snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing has been virtually nonexistent, decimating the local economies that depend on tourism. Rick Barrett, Journal Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2024 Winter recreation mainstays like snowmobiling, ice fishing, skiing and snowshoeing are all hurting. Mary Gilbert, CNN, 11 Feb. 2024 Ice fishing, snowmobiling, kayaking, warm weather fishing and swimming are also available. James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2024 Hale House, Dixville Notch, New Hampshire An escape to this classic New England lake house includes access to 7,000 acres of private wilderness and miles upon miles of private hiking trails and snowmobiling terrain. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2023 Book a snowmobiling trip with All Seasons Adventures or directly through Deer Valley Resort. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2024 The same goes for wild ice-skating, snowmobiling, and backcountry skiing. Talia Barrington, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of snowmobiling was in 1964

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Cite this Entry

“Snowmobiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snowmobiling. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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