sled

2 synonyms for sled, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A small, light vehicle on runners, used for sliding down snowy hills for fun, usually by children.

Synonyms

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sledge sleigh

Synonyms by Meaning

1. noun

A small, light vehicle on runners, used for sliding down snowy hills for fun, usually by children.

“The kids dragged their sled up the hill for one more run before dark.”

sledge sleigh

2. verb

To ride on or travel by sled.

“They sledded down the same hill every winter as kids.”

sleigh

How to use sled

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

ride a sled sled down the hill dog sled

Etymology

From Middle Dutch sledde, going back to a Germanic root shared with "sleigh" and "slide" — all describing something that moves by gliding rather than rolling.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “sled” mean?

The word “sled” means a small, light vehicle on runners, used for sliding down snowy hills for fun, usually by children. In plain terms, a runner-based vehicle for gliding over snow, either for play or for hauling a load.

How do you pronounce “sled”?

“Sled” is pronounced SLEHD (/ˈslɛd/ in IPA).

How do you use “sled” in a sentence?

Here is “sled” used in a sentence: “The kids dragged their sled up the hill for one more run before dark.”

What part of speech is “sled”?

Depending on how it is used, “sled” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “sled” come from?

The word “sled” comes from Germanic. From Middle Dutch sledde, going back to a Germanic root shared with "sleigh" and "slide" — all describing something that moves by gliding rather than rolling.

Is “sled” a common word?

“Sled” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “sled” have?

“Sled” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small, light vehicle on runners, used for sliding down snowy hills for fun, usually by children.

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