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

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Some experts believe both California and the Bay Area face tough sledding ahead. George Avalos, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025 But in villages such as Grindelwald, sledding is just a part of winter life. Terry Ward, CNN, 23 Feb. 2025 In places without machine snowmaking, there have been no opportunities for sledding, cross-country skiing and snowman building — things that allow many of us to embrace winter and stay sane. Nick Halter, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025 Authorities noted that based on preliminary information, the incident was caused by a sledding accident. David Chiu, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sledding

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 27 Jun. 2025.

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