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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There is open park space in the Great Lawn, a massive hill that can be used for winter sledding or just for a day to spend time with friends and family. Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 15 June 2026 Anyone can walk the campus, use the playground, library, sledding hill or grilling area. ABC News, 4 June 2026 Anyone can walk the campus and use the playground, library, sledding hill or grilling area. Sophia Tareen, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026 Shares are up nearly 5% premarket, but it's been tough sledding since its September IPO. Jim Cramer, CNBC, 19 May 2026 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 18 Jun. 2026.

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