Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

musher

noun
/ˈmʌʃər/
Definition
A person who drives or leads a team of sled dogs.
Examples
  • The musher guided the team through the snowy terrain with expert skill.
  • During the long-distance racing event, the musher relied on their dogs to pull them across the icy landscape.
  • As a professional musher, she spent countless hours training her dogs and preparing for competitions.
Meaning
Mushers are individuals who train and manage sled dog teams for racing or recreational purposes.
Synonyms
  • Sled driver
  • Dog sledder