Toboggan

/təˈbɒɡən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A long, narrow, simple sled, traditionally made of wood, that is used for sliding down snow-covered hills.

The children took their toboggan to the hill and spent the afternoon racing down.

The act of riding on a toboggan.

We had so much fun tobogganing down the slopes at the resort.

verb

To slide down a hill on a toboggan.

They tobogganed all weekend, enjoying the fresh powder.

From the Canadian French 'toboggan', which comes from the Algonquin word 'toboggan' meaning 'to pull' or 'to carry'.

go tobogganing:

to participate in the sport of sliding down snow-covered slopes on a toboggan.

toboggan run:

a designated area where toboggans can be used for sliding down hills.

To go quickly or slide smoothly down a slope.

We tobogganed down the hill right after the snowstorm.

Used as a term for a carefree and fun activity.

We spent the whole afternoon tobogganing and enjoying the winter weather.