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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Greg Durso, who is now 40, suffered a sledding accident in 2009 that left him paralyzed from the waist down. Tim Neville, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026 In the total absence of the sort of star-level, gravity-exerting, math-altering superstar pillars that most NHL teams can rely on to create easier sledding for their teammates, the Canucks barely have the talent to hang in most games. Thomas Drance, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026 Consider pool parties in the summer, pumpkin carving or a corn maze in the fall, and sledding, tubing, or ice skating in the winter. Sherri Gordon, Parents, 11 Mar. 2026 Unique offerings like helicopter tours and dog sledding are popular, and there are only so many spots. Nathan Diller, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sledding

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 24 Mar. 2026.

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