sleigh
UK: sleɪ | US: sleɪ
n. a vehicle on runners, typically pulled by horses or reindeer, used for traveling over snow or ice.
v. to ride or travel in a sleigh.
The word "sleigh" originates from the Dutch word "slee," meaning "sled." It entered English in the early 17th century, retaining its core meaning of a snow-going vehicle. The Dutch "slee" itself derives from the Middle Dutch "slede," related to the Old English "slīdan" (to slide), reflecting the smooth, gliding motion of such vehicles. The spelling "sleigh" emerged as an English adaptation, preserving the original Dutch pronunciation while aligning with English orthographic conventions.
The children laughed as the horse pulled the sleigh through the snowy field.
We decided to sleigh down the hill instead of walking.
Santa’s sleigh is famously pulled by eight reindeer.
The antique sleigh was displayed at the winter festival.
They bundled up in blankets before hopping into the sleigh.