Definition

A person who races on a small, one- or two-person sled down a narrow, twisting, ice track.

Example

The luger trained hard for the upcoming Olympic Games.

Conversation

Did you watch the Winter Olympics last year?

Yeah, I was amazed by how fast the lugers went down the track.

I know, right? I could never be that brave to try luge myself.

Same here! Those lugers are incredibly skilled.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'luger' originates from the German word 'Luger', which is derived from the name of the designer, Georg Luger, who created the pistol. The term refers specifically to this type of semi-automatic pistol.

Memory Tip

Think of the German designer Georg Luger when you hear 'luger' — it directly connects to the specific pistol he created.

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