1
: a vehicle usually on runners for transportation especially on snow or ice
especially
: a small steerable one used especially by children for coasting down snow-covered hills
2
sledded; sledding
: to ride on a sled or sleigh
sledder
noun
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Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 9 Oct. 2025
There are multiple options, including armrests, and metal bases with feet, sleds, or wheels.
—Chris Haslam Jeremy White, Wired News, 1 Oct. 2025
David Nikel, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
While Dixie and Toby were pulling at their leashes to run further into the snow, their handlers were eyeing a hill to sled down after work.
—Keith Sharon, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Noun
In the opening sequence of the clip, a long-haired Ben is seen riding down a sled to the sound of his dad’s voiceover.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 9 Oct. 2025
There are multiple options, including armrests, and metal bases with feet, sleds, or wheels.
—Chris Haslam Jeremy White, Wired News, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
Dog sledding across frozen landscapes is a classic experience, while reindeer safaris often include the chance to meet Sami herders and learn about their culture.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
While Dixie and Toby were pulling at their leashes to run further into the snow, their handlers were eyeing a hill to sled down after work.
—Keith Sharon, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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“Sled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sled. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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sled
1 of 2 noun1
: a vehicle usually on runners for transportation especially over snow or ice
2
: a small sled used especially by children for coasting on snow-covered slopes
sled
2 of 2 verb
sledded; sledding
: to ride or carry on a sled or sleigh
sledder
noun
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