monobob: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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What does “monobob” mean?
A winter sliding sport in which a single athlete pilots a small, high-speed sled down an ice track.
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Meaning and Definition
A winter sliding sport in which a single athlete pilots a small, high-speed sled down an ice track.
The specific discipline of bobsleigh where only one competitor is in the sled; also refers to the sled itself used in this event. It is one of the newest Olympic winter sports.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant difference in meaning or usage, as it is a highly technical sports term.
Connotations
Connotes innovation and gender inclusion in winter sports (historically introduced as a women's event).
Frequency
Equally rare in both varieties, only appearing in sports journalism and commentary related to bobsleigh.
Grammar
How to Use “monobob” in a Sentence
[athlete] + competes in + the monobob[country] + wins a medal in + monobobto pilot a monobobVocabulary
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Usage
Meaning in Context
Academic
Used in sports science papers analysing the biomechanics and physics of the event.
Everyday
Virtually unused except during Olympic coverage.
Technical
Standard term in the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (IBSF) rules and commentary.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “monobob”
Neutral
Weak
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “monobob”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “monobob”
- Using it as a verb (e.g., 'to monobob'). It is primarily a noun.
- Confusing it with 'skeleton', another single-person sliding sport.
- Misspelling as 'mono-bob' or 'mono bob'.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, women's monobob debuted as an Olympic event at the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing.
In monobob, the athlete sits inside a sled. In skeleton, the athlete lies face down, head-first on a smaller sled.
At the elite/Olympic level, it is currently a women's event. However, the format could theoretically be used in other competitions.
It was added to promote gender equality in winter sports, providing an additional medal event for female bobsledders.
A winter sliding sport in which a single athlete pilots a small, high-speed sled down an ice track.
Monobob is usually technical / sports in register.
Monobob: in British English it is pronounced /ˈmɒn.əʊ.bɒb/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈmɑː.noʊ.bɑːb/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think 'MONO' (one) + 'BOB' (short for bobsleigh) = one-person bobsleigh.
Conceptual Metaphor
A SPORT IS A VEHICLE (piloting the sled).
Practice
Quiz
What is a 'monobob'?