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Definition of sledding

sledding

/ˈslɛd.ɪŋ/
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sledding Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

North American The activity or winter pastime of riding or sliding down a snow-covered hill on a sled.

Example

"After the heavy snowstorm, the neighborhood children spent the entire afternoon sledding at the local park."

2

North American The condition of a surface, or figuratively a course of action or progress, especially with regard to how easy or difficult it is to advance.

Example

"The first half of the fiscal year was tough sledding for the startup, but sales improved in the autumn."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Primarily used in North American English for recreational sliding on snow; in British English, 'sledging' or 'tobogganing' is typically preferred.

• Rhymes for sledding

• Nearby Words

sleazy
sled
sledder
sledding
sledge
sledgehammer
sledging

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sledding. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sledding
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