Definition

A person who rides a toboggan, which is a type of sled used for sliding down snowy hills.

Example

The tobogganist raced down the hill, enjoying the thrill of the ride.

Conversation

Did you see that tobogganist speeding down the hill yesterday?

Yeah, it was impressive how fast they went!

I wonder how long it takes to become a skilled tobogganist.

Probably a lot of practice, but it looks like so much fun!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tobogganist → The word is formed from "toboggan" (from the Canadian French *toboggan*, meaning a type of sled) and the suffix "-ist" (meaning a person who practices or is concerned with something). A tobogganist is a person who rides or uses a toboggan.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'toboggan' as a sled and remember that a 'tobogganist' is someone who rides or uses that sled.

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