Examples of sled in a Sentence
Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Bsn, Parents, 3 Nov. 2023
The attraction involves riding a ski-lift-type gondola up the mountain, hopping onto a toboggan — basically a sled with wheels — and riding down a metal chute.
—Laurel Rosenhall, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2023
The catch is that the springs are accessible only by snowmobile, skis, dog sled, or fat bike, so consider booking the Teton Tour Company's snowmobile tour.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2023
As Dream giggled and sat on the sled, Chyna, 35, moved the heavy machine across a black mat.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 23 Aug. 2023
Because of that, his desert sled of choice was built by Métisse, a British outfit that was only really known to enthusiasts at the time.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2023
There are also multiple base options: a steel sled base, wood bases, and even a swivel base.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2023
In winter, forecasters often predict that snow will be followed by small children on sleds.
—Martin Weil, Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2023
Viewing by Dog Sleds Dog sleds are a traditional mode of winter transportation for residents of the far north.
—Debbie Olsen, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2023
Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2023
It’s located on the slopes of the Hualalai volcano, and derives its name from the traditional - if somewhat terrifying - local practice of sledding down the mountain on long, wooden sleds.
—Hartford Courant, 27 Feb. 2023
Many have never gone sledding or made snowmen before.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Oct. 2023
After a day of sledding in the dunes, indulge in a bite or beverage from the poolside menu.
—Alexandra Toto, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2023
Fresh white snow lay on the ground, and little kids walked with their moms to go sledding.
—Keith Gessen, The New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2023
During the two-week celebration, there are several competitions, including dancing, canoeing, horse racing, and a chance to try Haka Pei — a sport where people use a banana leaf to sled down Rapa Nui’s steepest hillside.
—Gwen McClure, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2023
Later, a team of eight dogs takes us sledding along a woodland trail, crackling past silver birch trees.
—Rick Jordan, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2023
Join local dog sledding enthusiast Eleanor Csizmadia who will share her experiences visiting the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race and her passion for this unique sporting event.
—Carol Kovach, cleveland, 22 Mar. 2022
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Word History
Noun
Middle English sledde, from Middle Dutch; akin to Old English slīdan to slide
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
1706, in the meaning defined at transitive sense
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“Sled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sled. Accessed 4 Dec. 2023.
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