: a small sled that is ridden in a supine position and used especially in competition
also
: the competition itself
luge
intransitive verb
Examples of luge in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Oscillating between a massive ice luge and a rutted slushie pit, our road necessitates the use of spikes.
—
Benjamin Tepler, Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
Bobsled, luge and skeleton are all happening at the new Cortina Sliding Centre, built on the grounds of the historic track used in 1956.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 19 Jan. 2026
Back in 2010, her Georgian team left early in mourning after luge athlete Nodar Kumaritashvili died in a training accident.
—CBS News, 18 Jan. 2026
Cap on ticket numbers In the town itself, Cortina will host curling, as well as bobsled, luge and skeleton in the new sliding center.
—Reuters 6 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 28 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for luge
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Benjamin Tepler, Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
Bobsled, luge and skeleton are all happening at the new Cortina Sliding Centre, built on the grounds of the historic track used in 1956.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 19 Jan. 2026
Back in 2010, her Georgian team left early in mourning after luge athlete Nodar Kumaritashvili died in a training accident.
—CBS News, 18 Jan. 2026
Cap on ticket numbers In the town itself, Cortina will host curling, as well as bobsled, luge and skeleton in the new sliding center.
—Reuters 6 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 28 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for luge
Cite this Entry
“Luge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luge. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
