luge

noun

ˈlüzh How to pronounce luge (audio)
: a small sled that is ridden in a supine position and used especially in competition
also : the competition itself
luge intransitive verb
luger
ˈlü-zhər How to pronounce luge (audio)
noun

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Alpine skiing, luge, skeleton, ski jumping and snowboard are done for the Games. — Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026 Take the seven-minute gondola lift up, then drive a plastic cart down the banked corners and dips of a mile-long luge course. — New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026 On sliding tracks, athletes in luge, bobsled and skeleton break highway speed limits. — Alex Leeds Matthews, CNN Money, 13 Feb. 2026 Fun for an ol’ boy from Texas to put on parkas and snow boots and tromp around writing about luge and curling and downhill skiing. — Kevin Sherrington feb. 23, Dallas Morning News, 23 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for luge

Word History

Etymology

French

First Known Use

1905, in the meaning defined above

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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 7 Jul. 2026.

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