Sledding Meaning in English

word · lemma: sled

US

ˈsɫɛdɪŋ

SLED-ing

UK

slˈɛdɪŋ

sled-ING

Definition

The activity of riding on a sled, usually down a snowy hill for fun.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used in North American English and often refers to a fun, outdoor winter activity for children and families. Not to be confused with 'sled' (the object). Common phrases: 'go sledding', 'sledding hill'. Rare in countries without snow.

• Spanish: andar en trineo
• Portuguese (BR): andar de trenó
• Portuguese (PT): andar de trenó
• Chinese (Simplified): 滑雪橇
• Chinese (Traditional): 滑雪橇
• Hindi: स्लेजिंग करना
• Arabic: التزلج على الزلاجات
• Bengali: স্লেডিং - স্লেড চালানো
• Russian: катание на санках
• Japanese: そり遊び
• Vietnamese: trượt tuyết bằng xe trượt (sledding)
• Korean: 썰매타기
• Turkish: kızakla kayma
• Urdu: سلائیڈنگ - برف پر پھسلنا (کھیل)
• Indonesian: meluncur dengan kereta luncur

Example Sentences

We went sledding on the big hill after school.

basic

Sledding is my favorite winter activity.

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Children love sledding when it snows.

basic

There’s nothing like a day of sledding with friends.

natural

We spent the whole afternoon sledding until the sun went down.

natural

Even adults join in the sledding fun after a fresh snowfall.

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