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luge Synonyms
Another word for luge
Choosing another word for luge depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A small, light racing sled for one or two people, ridden by an athlete lying supine (face-up) and feet-first, steered by flexing the sled's runners with the calves and shifting shoulder weight.
Usage Example
"The athlete carefully waxed the steel runners of her sled before heading to the top of the ice track."
Strong
sled
Weak
sledge
toboggan
• verb (Context 2)
To ride or race on a luge sled down an ice track.
Usage Example
"They spent the winter afternoon luging down the banked curves of the Olympic training course."
Strong
sled
Weak
toboggan
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Luge. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/luge