snowmobiling

noun

snow·​mo·​bil·​ing ˈsnō-mō-ˌbē-liŋ How to pronounce snowmobiling (audio)
: the sport of driving a snowmobile
snowmobiler noun
or less commonly snowmobilist

Examples of snowmobiling in a Sentence

The park has trails for snowmobiling.
Recent Examples on the Web The ranch has a fleet of fat tire bikes, plus snowmobiling excursions, tubing, and backcountry ski touring. Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 12 Mar. 2024 This has proven difficult for those who enjoy winter recreational activities like ice fishing, ice skating, hockey and snowmobiling ― and those whose livelihoods depend on these activities. Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2024 As a four-season destination, guests can hike, kayak, or go horseback riding in the summer and enjoy snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing in the winter. Julia Eskins, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2024 Travelers will meet with local communities and engage in activities including snowmobiling, skiing, and northern lights excursions. Sophy Roberts, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Feb. 2024 Driving around Yellowstone may be a bit harder in the winter, but there are plenty of reasons to visit thanks to fewer crowds, winter activities like snowshoeing and snowmobiling, and the chance to watch Old Faithful erupt surrounded by fresh snow. Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2023 That means tourism for outdoor winter activities like snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing has been virtually nonexistent, decimating the local economies that depend on tourism. Rick Barrett, Journal Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2024 Winter recreation mainstays like snowmobiling, ice fishing, skiing and snowshoeing are all hurting. Mary Gilbert, CNN, 11 Feb. 2024 Ice fishing, snowmobiling, kayaking, warm weather fishing and swimming are also available. James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of snowmobiling was in 1964

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“Snowmobiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snowmobiling. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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