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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Plus, the Snow Hill attraction promises real snow for sledding, snowman building and creative winter play. Laura Daily, Denver Post, 2 Dec. 2025 This snowy themed show, which features about 100 marionettes, includes sledding slopes, caroling penguins and Santa’s workshop. Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 26 Nov. 2025 Revy is also home to numerous other outdoor play options, including dog sledding, groomed Nordic ski trails, and, in Mount Revelstoke National Park, snowshoe tracks suitable for every ability level. Crai S Bower, Outside, 24 Nov. 2025 It's been tough sledding for Reyes ever since, however. Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Nov. 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 13 Dec. 2025.

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