: a small sled that is ridden in a supine position and used especially in competition
also
: the competition itself
luge
intransitive verb
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The famed ski town is hosting 16 official sports, including ice hockey, skiing, curling, luge, and figure skating.
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Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 12 Feb. 2026
Her performance in the women's luge singles on Tuesday also marked just the second time an American has won an Olympic medal in the event.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Ashley Farquharson wins Olympic bronze in luge, making history for Team USA.
—Alex Connor, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
In Pyeongchang, South Korea, David Gleirscher is a surprise winner giving Austria its first gold in men’s luge in 50 years.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
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Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 12 Feb. 2026
Her performance in the women's luge singles on Tuesday also marked just the second time an American has won an Olympic medal in the event.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Ashley Farquharson wins Olympic bronze in luge, making history for Team USA.
—Alex Connor, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
In Pyeongchang, South Korea, David Gleirscher is a surprise winner giving Austria its first gold in men’s luge in 50 years.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Luge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luge. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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