sledding

American  

[sled-ing] / ˈslɛd ɪŋ /

noun

1. the state of the ground permitting use of a sled.

   The mountain roads offer good sledding.

2. the going, or kind of travel, for sleds, as determined by ground and weather conditions.

3. a going, progress, or advance in any field.

   The job won't be easy sledding.

4. the act of conveying or riding on a sled.

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sledding Idioms  

1. see easy sledding; tough sledding.

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Etymology

Origin of sledding

An Americanism dating back to 1675–85; sled + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Another side features a curving surface descending from the apex for winter sledding.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Through their court filings, both recount head injuries sustained while sledding and lingering symptoms.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

There’s the remarkable Elana Meyers Taylor and Kaillie Humphries Armbruster, mothers in their 40s, in the medal mix once again in monobob sledding.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026

In Texas, a teenage girl died and another was in critical condition due to a sledding accident, the Frisco Police Department announced.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026

In Hazel’s life, it’s not going sledding because you left your boots at school.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu