sledder

[ sled-er ]

noun

1. a person who rides on or steers a sled.
2. a horse or other animal for drawing a sled.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sledder¹

First recorded in 1640–50; sled + -er ¹

Example Sentences

A heavy snowpack is fun for skiers and sledders, and it also acts like an open-air storage tank that melts away to provide water for drinking, irrigation and other purposes during dry months.

From Science Daily

As they stood on the hilltop they saw a few extreme sledders and snowboarders.

From Literature

Mount Rainier National Park’s most popular winter destination has beckoned skiers, snowshoers, sledders and snow lovers for more than a century.

From Seattle Times

The city’s golf courses, usually a winter haven for sledders, were also noticeably empty.

From Washington Post

As a seasoned sledder, however, he knew that passengers are not passive riders, they have to lean into turns alongside the driver to maintain balance.

From Seattle Times