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

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The North Cape Line’s Savor the Northern Lights itinerary is a land-and-sea journey from Oslo to Helsinki that offers scenic rail travel, a glass igloo stay, and husky sledding in Finnish Lapland. AFAR Media, 26 June 2025 The property encourages play inside and out, from snowshoeing, sledding, and ice skating to pie-making sessions with cider pairings, movie nights in the barn, and whiskey tastings. Alisha Prakash, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2025 Some experts believe both California and the Bay Area face tough sledding ahead. George Avalos, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025 But in villages such as Grindelwald, sledding is just a part of winter life. Terry Ward, CNN, 23 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 14 Jul. 2025.

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