sleigh
2 synonyms for sleigh, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A vehicle on runners, usually pulled by an animal, for carrying people or goods over snow or ice.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A vehicle on runners, usually pulled by an animal, for carrying people or goods over snow or ice.
“Santa's sleigh is pulled by eight reindeer in the classic story.”
2. verb
To ride or travel in a sleigh.
“The family sleighed across the frozen lake to reach the cabin.”
How to use sleigh
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
sleigh ride
horse-drawn sleigh
Etymology
From Dutch slee, ultimately from the same Germanic root as "sled" and "slide" — sleighs and sleds are close cousins.
Full origin of sleigh →Frequently asked questions
What does “sleigh” mean?
The word “sleigh” means a vehicle on runners, usually pulled by an animal, for carrying people or goods over snow or ice. In plain terms, a larger, often animal-drawn version of a sled, typically for carrying people rather than just for play.
How do you pronounce “sleigh”?
“Sleigh” is pronounced slay (/sleɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “sleigh” in a sentence?
Here is “sleigh” used in a sentence: “Santa's sleigh is pulled by eight reindeer in the classic story.”
What part of speech is “sleigh”?
Depending on how it is used, “sleigh” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “sleigh” come from?
The word “sleigh” comes from Germanic. From Dutch slee, ultimately from the same Germanic root as "sled" and "slide" — sleighs and sleds are close cousins.
How many meanings does “sleigh” have?
“Sleigh” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a vehicle on runners, usually pulled by an animal, for carrying people or goods over snow or ice.
