street luge

or street·luge

[ street-loozh ]

noun

, Sports.

1. the sport of racing down a paved incline on a wheeled sled, in a supine position.
2. the sled itself.

street luge

noun

1. the sport of descending a steep road or track on a large type of skateboard on which riders lie on their backs, descending feet first

Word History and Origins

Origin of street luge¹

First recorded in 1975–80; street + luge