sled

[slɛd]

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A sled is a vehicle with runners that people use to slide over snow. It's like a flat platform for sliding.

You might have seen kids or adults on a sled, gliding down a snowy hill, laughing and having fun. This is a common way to enjoy winter sports in many places around the world. Some people also use sleds to transport things like firewood or packages across snow-covered areas. In some cases, sleds can be made from simple materials like wood or plastic, while others are designed for specific uses, such as racing or carrying heavy loads.

How common is "sled"?

Word sled is considered rare in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.

Definitions

noun

A small, light vehicle with runners, used recreationally, mostly by children, for sliding down snow-covered hills. (A "sled" in this sense is not pulled by an animal as a "sleigh" is.)
Example: The child zoomed down the hill on his sled.
A vehicle on runners, used for conveying loads over the snow or ice. (contrast "sleigh", which is larger)
Example: "Mush!" he yelled at the dogs pulling the sled.
A snowmobile.

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verb

To ride a sled.
To convey on a sled.

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Real examples of "sled" in context

Macaulay Culkin on His Kids Not Knowing He’s Kevin in Home Alone, Joe Pesci Biting Him & Not Driving

Interview

And I'll ask him, I say, look, do you remember going down the stairs on a sled? He's like, yeah.

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