sleigh

1 of 2

noun

ˈslā 

: an open usually horse-drawn vehicle with runners for use on snow or ice

Illustration of sleigh

sleigh

2 of 2

verb

sleighed; sleighing; sleighs

intransitive verb

: to drive or travel in a sleigh

Examples of sleigh in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The latter line, in its phrasing and melody and even the musical tone of its words, is an almost perfect mimic of Santa Claus asking Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer to guide his sleigh. — Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 14 July 2026

With nanny Olga Powell and mom Diana, the young princes enjoyed an open-sleigh ride in Lech, Austria, on March 30, 1993. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

Verb

From the sparks flying between exes in A Merry Little Ex-Mas to a festive transformation in My Secret Santa, these holiday movies are guaranteed to sleigh your seasonal watchlist. — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 29 Nov. 2025

The queens of Christmas are sleighing their way back to Southern California. — Holly Alvarado, Daily News, 9 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Dutch slee, alteration of slede; akin to Middle Dutch sledde sled

First Known Use

Noun

1703, in the meaning defined above

Verb

circa 1729, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing sleigh

• sleigh bed
• sleigh bell

Rhymes for sleigh

• ay
• bay
• bey
• brae
• cay
• chez
• dey
• dray
• fay
• fey
• flay
• fray

Kids Definition

sleigh

1 of 2 noun

ˈslā 

: an open usually horse-drawn vehicle with runners for use on snow or ice

sleigh

2 of 2 verb

: to drive or travel in a sleigh