sledding

noun

sled·​ding ˈsle-diŋ 

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

Here are some favorites: Tubing and sledding: Head to Adventure Mountain, Tube Tahoe, or Tahoe Snowmobiles Tubing Hill for top-notch sledding experiences. —Outside Online, 6 Jan. 2025

The pivot after playing the beefy Capitals at home before contending with a speedy Utah roster on the road made for tough sledding, aided in part by a strong performance from veteran Ville Husso in his Ducks debut after being traded from Detroit. —Andrew Knoll, Orange County Register, 13 Mar. 2025

Snowy Adventures And The Bonding Power Of Novelty Snowy landscapes and chilly weather provide the perfect backdrop for unique, playful dates—like snowball fights, ice skating or sledding. —Mark Travers, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025

Winter vibes are on the menu in Poway, with photo opportunities, a light walk, life-sized board games, a skating rink, marshmallow-roasting, sledding and other activities. —San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for sledding

• bedding
• dreading
• heading
• shedding
• shredding
• spreading
• threading
• treading
• wedding
• beheading
• embedding
• homesteading