ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. 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)
  2. (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

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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