sled

American  

[sled] / slɛd /

noun

1. a small vehicle consisting of a platform mounted on runners for use in traveling over snow or ice.

2. a sledge.

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verb (used without object)

sledded, sledding

1. to coast, ride, or be carried on a sled.

verb (used with object)

sledded, sledding

1. to convey by sled.

Other Word Forms

• sledlike adjective

Etymology

Origin of sled

1350–1400; Middle English sledde < Middle Dutch; akin to German Schlitten sled, sleigh; slide

Example Sentences

His reference to Tolkien’s letters from the North Pole reminded me of how we used to dig up our yard to make sled tracks and reindeer footprints to create awe and wonder for our kids.

From The Wall Street Journal

The actor said he imagined turning the fictional home into a “movie fun house” where people could sled down the stairs just like Kevin does in the movie.

From MarketWatch

The Swedish military was recently approached by a private company offering a charger for their batteries to be carried by sled.

From The Wall Street Journal

"There were so many highlights. My son enjoyed the dog sledding through the forest, he loved how fast they were going!"

From BBC

Many visitors take the tram to go sledding.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• bobsled
• luge