: a small sled that is ridden in a supine position and used especially in competition
also : the competition itself
luge intransitive verb
luger noun

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The winter sports federations, including those that govern skiing and snowboarding, curling, luge, and ice hockey have by and large stood steadfast: no Russians or Belarusians, even as neutrals. Blythe Lawrence, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025 This is the luge and bobsleigh run built over four decades ago for the Winter Olympics, which were held in Sarajevo in 1984, a moment of glory for Yugoslavia before the country split apart and descended into civil war. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 1 Mar. 2025 In the midst of fighting, Sarajevo’s luge track became a defensive barrier, with the city’s protectors poking holes through the concrete for gunsights. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 1 Mar. 2025 The venue—complete with a custom Casamigos ice luge and a Hendrick’s Alpine installation—saw Lil Jon DJ the night before with Post Malone in attendance, alongside Jon Hamm, Zach Braff, Niecy Nash-Betts, and more. David Graver, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for luge

Word History

Etymology

French

First Known Use

1905, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of luge was in 1905

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“Luge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luge. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

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