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

Recent Examples on the Web There’s also dog sledding, sleigh rides, tubing and more, says Courtney Frazier, executive director of the Colorado Dude & Guest Ranch Association. Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 12 Mar. 2024 Alpine touring, dog sledding, ice climbing, and skating on a picturesque outdoor rink are among other outdoor winter activities available on or near the mountain. Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2024 This is, in part, thanks to the year’s historically warm and snowless weather, which has impeded the snowmobiling, dog sledding, fat tire biking, and other activities that otherwise abound in winter. Cinnamon Janzer, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Feb. 2024 The Yukon First Nations Culture and Tourism Association works with 15 to 20 Indigenous tour operators across the territory who offer dog sledding, snowmobiling, ice fishing and traditional drum making, among other activities. Fiona McGlynn, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2024 This could be a sledding race or a race to see who can make the most snowballs in a certain time. Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 18 Jan. 2024 Other outdoor activities include winter fly fishing in the surrounding streams and rivers, ice climbing at Bridal Veil Falls, sledding, snowshoeing, ice skating, and horseback riding. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2023 Snowmobile tours and dog sledding trips are available for additional fees. David Nikel, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2024 The sledding isn't getting much easier against the Demon Deacons (12-5, 4-2), who should be out for blood after blowing an 11-point lead with 9:48 to play in the second half against the Wolfpack on Tuesday. The Courier-Journal, 20 Jan. 2024

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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 29 Mar. 2024.

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