sledding

noun

sled·​ding ˈsle-diŋ How to pronounce sledding (audio)
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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More: Feel the rush of the mush in frigid photos of Greenland dog sledding A Secret Service agent helped stop a second assassination attempt by spotting a man with a rifle hiding in shrubbery near Trump's golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida. Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2025 And while a trip here can be extremely active with kayaking, whale watching, hiking, and climbing in the wilderness in the summer and ice fishing, dog sledding, and witnessing the Northern Lights in the winter—there are also plenty of opportunities for quiet reflection. Dobrina Zhekova, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025 His hotel rents both to guests who want to give sledding a try, and Michel says he’s noticed increased interest in sledding of late from guests, both Swiss and international. Terry Ward, CNN, 23 Feb. 2025 Tours may also include snowshoeing, dog sledding, and fat-tire biking through the boreal forest. Jamie Davis Smith, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sledding

Word History

First Known Use

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

Time Traveler
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 21 May. 2025.

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