: a small sled that is ridden in a supine position and used especially in competition
also
: the competition itself
luge
intransitive verb
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Another new medal event, women’s doubles luge, produced an Italian gold.
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Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Alpine skiing, luge, skeleton, ski jumping and snowboard are done for the Games.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Italy, by contrast, has racked up strong performances in Alpine skiing, luge, speed skating and snowboarding - with unexpected contributions in other sports.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 16 Feb. 2026
The famed ski town is hosting 16 official sports, including ice hockey, skiing, curling, luge, and figure skating.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 12 Feb. 2026
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Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Alpine skiing, luge, skeleton, ski jumping and snowboard are done for the Games.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Italy, by contrast, has racked up strong performances in Alpine skiing, luge, speed skating and snowboarding - with unexpected contributions in other sports.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 16 Feb. 2026
The famed ski town is hosting 16 official sports, including ice hockey, skiing, curling, luge, and figure skating.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 12 Feb. 2026
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“Luge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luge. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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