sled

1 of 2

noun

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

sled

2 of 2

verb

sledded; sledding

intransitive verb

: to ride on a sled or sleigh
sledder noun

Examples of sled in a Sentence

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Noun
Many other dog species were kept by Indigenous groups for different reasons, including hunting and pulling sleds. Smithsonian Magazine, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 July 2024 There’s also an off-center radar sensor on the grille that gives a cyclops effect—not a great look for an otherwise stately sled. Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 26 June 2024
Verb
Visitors also flock to the powdery dunes to sled down on plastic saucers, which can be purchased at the gift shop, for a thrilling desert adventure. Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 10 June 2024 Kourtney Kardashian Barker's also got in on the fun, sharing a scene this month of several several elves going sledding in an elaborate, crafty display. Andrea Lavinthal, Peoplemag, 13 Dec. 2023 See all Example Sentences for sled 

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Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English sledde, from Middle Dutch; akin to Old English slīdan to slide

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1706, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of sled was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Sled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sled. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

sled

1 of 2 noun
1
: 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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