sledding

noun

sled·​ding ˈsle-diŋ 

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

Kids and kids-at-heart will gravitate towards the natural sledding hills, while grownups make a beeline for outdoor firepits to roast s’mores or sip hot cocoa. —Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2025

While some people had to brush off their cars to go to work, others enjoyed a day of sledding. —Stephanie Stremplewski, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Dec. 2025

Other highlights include the property’s complimentary chauffeur, a mountain host to assist with everything from ski rentals to lift tickets, and privileged access to dreamy mountain experiences such as sleigh rides, dog sledding, and fly-fishing. —Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2025

Go tubing or sledding, snowshoeing or hiking, or hit the ice rink in town. —Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 10 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

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

Rhymes for sledding

• bedding
• dreading
• heading
• shedding
• shredding
• spreading
• threading
• treading
• wedding
• beheading
• embedding
• homesteading