Sledge/sled
Hi,
I'm aware that 'sledge' is mainly used in the UK while 'sled' is common across the US, but some people still argue about their use.
I was just wondering which one I should stick to. It seems to me that some British people also choose the word 'sled' when talking about the device that is used for sliding down a slope in winter.
Which one should I go for?
1) We decided to go sled riding.
2) We decided to go sledding.
3) We decided to go sledging.
Thank you!
Top answer
I suppose it would depend on your audience. There is more ‘sledding’ done outside of Britain, I would assume. In Canada we call it ‘tobogganing’.
- I suppose it would depend on your audience.
- There is more ‘sledding’ done outside of Britain, I would assume.
- In Canada we call it ‘tobogganing’.
- However, since a toboggan is a type of sled, we could call it sledding.
- In Montana ‘sled riding’ is very popular.
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I suppose it would depend on your audience. There is more ‘sledding’ done outside of Britain, I would assume. In Canada we call it ‘tobogganing’. However, since a toboggan is a type of sled, we could call it sledding. In Montana ‘sled riding’ is very popular.
Your choice.
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