Sleigh
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /sleɪ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sleigh is a noun meaning To ride or drive a sleigh.
Meaning
To ride or drive a sleigh.
More Meanings
- A vehicle, generally pulled by an animal, which moves over snow or ice on runners, used for transporting persons or goods. (contrast "sled", which is smaller)
- (obsolete) Sly.
Example Sentences
Santa travels in a sleigh.
In 1958, it was reported that for "the fourth year in succession, staff of four South London stations have combined to decorate the booking hall at Peckham Rye station". They installed a nativity scene, models of Father Christmas, and a sleigh driven by huskies, and Christmas trees were placed around the station.
Word Forms
- sleighs
- sleighing
- sleighed
- sleigher
- sleighest
Synonyms for sleigh
Depending on context, synonyms include sledge, sled.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sled, sledge, sledding, cart, carriage, cutter.
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