Tobogganing

Canadian Slang

Definition

The recreational activity of riding a toboggan—a flat-bottomed sled—down snow-covered hills, typically in winter.

Examples

"After the first big snowfall, we spent the afternoon tobogganing at the park behind the school."

"Don’t forget your toque and mitts—we’re heading to the big hill for some tobogganing tonight."

"The city opened the hill for tobogganing once the snowpack was thick enough."