1
a
: the use of a sled
b
: the conditions under which one may use a sled
2
: going sense 4
tough sledding
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Despite its remote Arctic location, Longyearbyen has much to offer tourists, including dog sledding, snowmobiling, ice caving, and more.
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Adrienne Jordan, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2023
Besides hitting the slopes, visitors can look forward to scenic gondola rides, dog sledding, and ice skating.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2023
Timing exactly when to put up the for-sale sign might be even more critical this year as economists predict tough sledding for both buyers and sellers.
—Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 3 May 2023
Guests can enjoy various weather-dependent activities such as snowshoeing, sledding, and ice skating.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2023
The 13-day expeditions will be jam-packed with thrilling activities, such as kayaking, ice fishing, dog sledding, and skijoring.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2023
Summer months offer lively Midsummer festivals, swimming, and kayaking, while winters above the Arctic Circle feature the northern lights, reindeer feedings, and dog sledding — plus, quick access to Denmark, Norway, and Finland.
—Lilly Graves, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2023
In Hibbing, Dylan had a typical upper Midwest childhood—fishing, sledding, racing bikes and playing ice hockey.
—Leo Deluca, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 May 2023
The area also offers a tremendous variety of lodging, food and other attractions, like glacier walks, ice climbing, Nordic skiing, dog sledding and much more.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2022
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Adrienne Jordan, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2023
Besides hitting the slopes, visitors can look forward to scenic gondola rides, dog sledding, and ice skating.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2023
Timing exactly when to put up the for-sale sign might be even more critical this year as economists predict tough sledding for both buyers and sellers.
—Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 3 May 2023
Guests can enjoy various weather-dependent activities such as snowshoeing, sledding, and ice skating.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2023
The 13-day expeditions will be jam-packed with thrilling activities, such as kayaking, ice fishing, dog sledding, and skijoring.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2023
Summer months offer lively Midsummer festivals, swimming, and kayaking, while winters above the Arctic Circle feature the northern lights, reindeer feedings, and dog sledding — plus, quick access to Denmark, Norway, and Finland.
—Lilly Graves, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2023
In Hibbing, Dylan had a typical upper Midwest childhood—fishing, sledding, racing bikes and playing ice hockey.
—Leo Deluca, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 May 2023
The area also offers a tremendous variety of lodging, food and other attractions, like glacier walks, ice climbing, Nordic skiing, dog sledding and much more.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2022
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Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
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The first known use of sledding was
in the 15th century
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“Sledding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sledding. Accessed 29 Nov. 2023.
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