toboggan
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /təˈbɒɡən/
KK: /təˈbɑːɡən/
intransitive verb
Definition
To slide down a slope on a long, narrow sled, often used in snow or ice.
Example
The children toboggan down the hill every winter.
Tense Forms
Past: tobogganed
Past Participle: tobogganed
Conversation
Have you ever tried to toboggan down a snowy hill?
Yeah, it's so much fun! I remember the first time I did it.
It sounds exhilarating! I can't believe how fast you can toboggan.
I know, right? It's a blast, you should definitely join me next time!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
plummet
descend
slide
Antonyms
ascend
rise
climb
noun
Definition
A type of sled that is long and flat, made of thin boards, and has a curved front end for sliding down snow-covered hills.
Example
The children took their toboggan to the hill to enjoy a day of sledding.
Conversation
Have you ever tried riding a toboggan down the hill?
No, I haven't, but it sounds like so much fun!
It's amazing! You just sit on the toboggan and zoom down.
Root Explanation
Toboggan originates from the Canadian French word 'toboggan', which itself comes from the Algonquin word 'tobaggan', meaning a sled or a type of sled used for sliding down snow-covered hills. The word describes a specific type of sled used for winter recreation.
Memory Tip
Imagine a sled used for sliding down snowy hills — that's what a toboggan is, derived from the Algonquin word for sled.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.