tobogganing

noun

to·​bog·​gan·​ing tə-ˈbä-gə-niŋ How to pronounce tobogganing (audio)
: the act, art, or sport of riding a toboggan

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In winter, snowshoeing and tobogganing down the hill are added to the lineup. — Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025 Night tobogganing in the Alps is her favorite winter pastime. — Jen Murphy, Outside, 20 Dec. 2025 For a mountain thrill that doesn't involve strapping on your skis or board, Schladming offers a few tobogganing adventures. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2025 Montrealers make use of the space year-round, from jogging and enjoying family picnics in summertime, to skiing and tobogganing in winter. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for tobogganing

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of tobogganing was in 1849

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“Tobogganing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tobogganing. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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