sled dog

noun

: a dog (such as a Siberian husky or Alaskan malamute) trained to draw a usually heavy sled typically with other dogs over snow-covered terrain

—Sled dogs were originally used in colder regions (as of northern Canada, Alaska, Greenland, and Antarctica) as work dogs to facilitate travel and transport of supplies but are now popularly used elsewhere during the winter especially for racing.

Examples of sled dog in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Her favorite pieces she’s written for Outside are about competing on the Discovery show Naked and Afraid, being a woman alone in the woods, learning to write, and mischievous sled dog Blowhole. —Blair Braverman, Outside, 11 Mar. 2026

The race is a qualifier for the Iditarod sled dog race, which takes place annually in Alaska. —Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 12 Feb. 2026

Enjoy a private adventure with your family, a guide, and a pack of happy sled dogs that will transport you back to the golden age of mushing. —Sara Hansen, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026

Balto, the sled dog who helped deliver life-saving medicine across Alaska, lived for eight more years after this scare. —Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 9 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1692, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sled dog

• agog
• backlog
• bulldog
• bullfrog
• eclogue
• eggnog
• groundhog
• hedgehog
• leapfrog
• prolog
• sheepdog
• watchdog

Kids Definition

sled dog

noun

: a dog trained to draw a usually large sled especially in the Arctic regions