Toboggan: meaning, definitions and examples

A long, flat-bottomed sled used for sliding down snowy hills, often without runners. Typically, it's made of wood or plastic and has a curved front. This word is commonly used in North America.

• We used a toboggan to slide down the hill.
• The children enjoyed a fun day riding the toboggan.

A general term for a small vehicle, usually on runners, used for traveling or sliding over snow or ice. It can refer to various designs, including flat-bottomed ones like toboggans or those with runners.

• He used a sled to move firewood from the forest.
• The old sled has been in our family for generations.

A larger, often more decorative vehicle on runners, typically pulled by animals like horses or reindeer, used for transporting people over snow. It is commonly associated with Santa Claus and holiday traditions.

• We took a sleigh ride through the snowy countryside.
• Santa's sleigh is famous for delivering presents on Christmas Eve.

A less common term referring to any device or object used for sliding, not limited to snow. It can sometimes refer to small recreational sleds or boards designed for sliding on various surfaces.

• The kids had a blast using their sliders on the icy hill.
• He found an old slider in the garage and decided to try it out.