sled

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noun

ˈsled 

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

: rocket sled

sled

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verb

sledded; sledding

transitive verb

: sledge

intransitive verb

: to ride on a sled or sleigh

sledder noun

Examples of sled in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Andrii shared drone video of the process, with some dead and wounded soldiers being dragged out — pulled by their arms or loaded on sleds — as others moved into the position. —Marc Santora, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025

When there's snow on the ground, you'll be invited to stand on the back of the sled and take control of the huskies. —Roger Sands, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025

Verb

Ruby was seen sitting on a red sled and sledding down the big hill with Grandpa. —Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025

Otherwise, the deep tread proved reliable on a range of footings, and the extra insulation would be perfect for sitting out in the cold at a football game, going sledding, or taking shorter winter hikes. —Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 3 Jan. 2025

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

Phrases Containing sled

• rocket sled
• sled dog

Kids Definition

sled

1 of 2 noun

ˈsled 

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