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toboggan

[təˈbɒɡ.ən]

toboggan Definition

  • 1a long, narrow sled used for sliding downhill over snow or ice
  • 2a knitted hat, typically made of wool, with a wide headband and no brim

Using toboggan: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "toboggan" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The children spent the afternoon tobogganing down the hill.

  • Example

    We went tobogganing on the weekend and had a great time.

  • Example

    She wore a warm toboggan to keep her head and ears warm in the cold weather.

toboggan Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for toboggan

Phrases with toboggan

  • a track or course designed for tobogganing

    Example

    The toboggan run was closed due to lack of snow.

  • a knitted hat with a wide headband and no brim, also known as a beanie

    Example

    He pulled his toboggan cap down over his ears to keep them warm.

  • the act of riding a toboggan down a hill or slope

    Example

    The toboggan ride was exhilarating but a bit scary at times.

Origins of toboggan

from Canadian French 'tabaganne', from Mi'kmaq 'tobâgun'

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Summary: toboggan in Brief

A 'toboggan' [təˈbɒɡ.ən] is a long, narrow sled used for sliding downhill over snow or ice. It can also refer to a knitted hat, typically made of wool, with a wide headband and no brim. Examples of usage include 'The children spent the afternoon tobogganing down the hill.' and 'She wore a warm toboggan to keep her head and ears warm in the cold weather.'