Sleigh: meaning, definitions and examples

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sleigh

[ sleɪ ]

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Christmas

A sled used for travel over snow or ice, especially one drawn by horses or dogs.

Synonyms

sled, sledges, sleds, sleighs

Examples of usage

The children were excited to ride in the sleigh pulled by the horses.
We could hear the jingle of bells as the sleigh approached.

Translations

Translations of the word "sleigh" in other languages:

🇵🇹 trenó

🇮🇳 स्लेज़

🇩🇪 Schlitten

🇮🇩 kereta luncur

🇺🇦 сани

🇵🇱 sanie

🇯🇵 そり

🇫🇷 traîneau

🇪🇸 trineo

🇹🇷 kızak

🇰🇷 썰매

🇸🇦 مزلقة

🇨🇿 sáňky

🇸🇰 sane

🇨🇳 雪橇

🇸🇮 sani

🇮🇸 sleði

🇰🇿 шанақ

🇬🇪 მარხილი

🇦🇿 xizək

🇲🇽 trineo

Word origin

The word 'sleigh' originated from the Old High German word 'sleha', which means 'sled'. Sleighs have been used as a mode of transport for centuries, initially pulled by animals and later by mechanical means. The tradition of using sleighs during the winter holidays, especially Christmas, has been popularized in various cultures around the world.