snowmobiling

noun

snow·​mo·​bil·​ing ˈsnō-mō-ˌbē-liŋ How to pronounce snowmobiling (audio)
: the sport of driving a snowmobile
snowmobiler noun
or less commonly snowmobilist

Examples of snowmobiling in a Sentence

The park has trails for snowmobiling.
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Guests typically arrive in the afternoon, check into a nearby warm cabin or main lodge, and take part in optional activities like snowmobiling, husky sledding, or northern lights chasing, depending on the location. David Nikel, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025 Mark Goss has been fighting for years to hold the state of Michigan liable for a 2018 snowmobiling accident that has left him permanently disabled. Tresa Baldas, Freep.com, 3 July 2025 Guests typically arrive in the afternoon, check into a nearby (warm) cabin or lodge, and then can take part in activities such as snowmobiling, husky sledding, or watching the Northern Lights (depending on the location). Forbes.com, 18 July 2025 Resorts here celebrate nature at every turn, from their activities (whitewater rafting, snowmobiling) to their designs (outdoor fire pits, floor-to-ceiling windows). Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for snowmobiling

Word History

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of snowmobiling was in 1964

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“Snowmobiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snowmobiling. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.

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