sleigh

American  

[sley] / sleɪ /

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.

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verb (used without object)

1. to travel or ride in a sleigh.

sleigh British  

/ sleɪ /

noun

1. another name for sledge 1

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verb

1. (intr) to travel by sleigh

Other Word Forms

• sleigher noun

Etymology

Origin of sleigh

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

Example Sentences

"How much did Santa's sleigh cost? Nothing, it was on the house."

From BBC

But it is worth believing in a Santa rally—even if it means bracing for a bumpy sleigh ride to get there.

From Barron's

Trying to squeeze in cookie baking, holiday parties, Christmas movies and picturesque sleigh rides?

From Los Angeles Times

If he doesn’t change his policy soon, don’t be surprised if Santa’s sleigh is a bit lighter in the coming years.

From The Wall Street Journal

So too is Richard, whose only big purchase was a Santa in a sleigh with reindeer standing less than 4 feet tall.

From The Wall Street Journal