snowmobiling

noun

snow·​mo·​bil·​ing ˈsnō-mō-ˌbē-liŋ How to pronounce snowmobiling (audio)
: the sport of driving a snowmobile
snowmobiler noun
or less commonly snowmobilist

Examples of snowmobiling in a Sentence

The park has trails for snowmobiling.
Recent Examples on the Web That means tourism for outdoor winter activities like snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing has been virtually nonexistent, decimating the local economies that depend on tourism. Rick Barrett, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024 Wow factor: Excursions include helicopters to Icelandic glaciers for snowmobiling. Laura Itzkowitz, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2024 The area southwest of Vail is still used for camping and fishing, snowmobiling and ATV riding. Jonathan Shikes, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2024 In the summer, guests can e-bike and hike, while winter pursuits include skiing, snowmobiling, and viewing the northern lights. Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for snowmobiling 

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Word History

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of snowmobiling was in 1964

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Cite this Entry

“Snowmobiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snowmobiling. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.

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