sleigh

[ sley ]

noun

1. a light vehicle on runners, usually open and generally horse-drawn, used especially for transporting persons over snow or ice.
2. a sled.

verb (used without object)

1. to travel or ride in a sleigh.

sleigh

/ sleɪ /

noun

1. another name for sledge 1

verb

1. intr to travel by sleigh

Derived Forms

• ˈsleigher, noun

Other Words From

• sleigher noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of sleigh¹

1690–1700, Americanism; < Dutch slee, variant of slede sled; slide

Word History and Origins

Origin of sleigh¹

C18: from Dutch slee, variant of slede sledge ¹

Example Sentences

And there were snowmen made of fluffy cotton and pictures of candles and packages and sleighs.

From Literature

Then there was the snowy dinner with sleigh rides that Lorelai hosted for the residents of Stars Hollow at her inn.

From New York Times

Hotel owners say tourists have cancelled their reservations, while many left after visiting the place as they were unable to enjoy skiing or sleigh rides.

From BBC

Butter Bean, an elderly canine of terrier extraction, trots around the house in a sweater vest bearing a jangling sleigh bell.

From Los Angeles Times

Mark Roberts, 62, started his new job during the Covid pandemic and has spent thousands of pounds on his suit, sleigh, reindeer and grotto.

From BBC