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

Examples of sledding in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The hills in and around the community serve as venues for sledding and tubing, and some motorized trails are equipped for snowmobiling. Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 8 Aug. 2024 My partner has the kids out sledding and then takes them for donuts ($2.57). R29 Team, refinery29.com, 4 July 2024 The park will include walking trails, a sledding hill, a playground, a pavilion, a mountain bike pump track and solar panels. Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2024 Pitbull will look to bring his mojo for success to the school as it’s been tough sledding for FIU on the gridiron. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 6 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sledding 

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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 18 Sep. 2024.

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