sledder

American  

[sled-er] / ˈslɛd ər /

noun

1. a person who rides on or steers a sled.

2. a horse or other animal for drawing a sled.

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Etymology

Origin of sledder

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

Example Sentences

She laughed as a friend led sledders in an impromptu chorus of “Happy Birthday.”

From New York Times

By late Sunday, the hill remained out of reach and empty of its usual sledders and snowmen.

From Washington Post

“We, however, look forward to welcoming sledders back in the future,” she said in a statement.

From New York Times

A ski slope in the resort of Szczyrk is also continuing to operate its chair-lift for sledders instead of skiers in an attempt to get round the restrictions.

From Reuters

Stuck on ice with dogs that refused to mush, lead Iditarod sledder Nicolas Petit dropped from Alaska’s famed Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race late Monday.

From Washington Post