snowmobiling

snowmobiling — noun

1. the sport or pastime of riding a snowmobile across snow-covered ground for trave

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Definition

the sport or pastime of riding a snowmobile across snow-covered ground for travel, enjoyment, or racing

Example

Every winter, Gabriel and his cousins go snowmobiling in the mountains near Quebec.

go + [sport] pattern: go snowmobiling

Takeshi rented a snowmobile last weekend and went snowmobiling with friends from his office.

collocation: rent a snowmobile + go snowmobiling

Common collocations
  • go snowmobiling
  • enjoy snowmobiling
  • try snowmobiling
  • a snowmobiling trip
  • a snowmobiling tour

Grammar Patterns

go + snowmobiling

Usage Note

This uncountable noun names the general activity. For a single trip or instance, use structures like 'go snowmobiling' or 'a snowmobiling trip'.

Common Mistakes

I like snowmobiling very much.' (grammatically correct but unnatural).
I really enjoy going snowmobiling in the winter.
the 'go + -ing' pattern sounds more natural for sports and recreational activities.

Word family

Common collocations

Phrases

  • go snowmobiling

Etymology

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Snowmobiling is formed from 'snowmobile' (a vehicle built for traveling on snow, combining 'snow' and the '-mobile' from 'automobile') plus the '-ing' suffix that turns it into the name of the activity. The word gained popularity as snowmobiles became common recreational vehicles in North America during the mid-20th century.