Looking for the meaning of the word SLEIGH in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SLEIGH with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Sleigh
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 17th century (originally a North American usage): from Dutch slee; related to sled
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
sleɪ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a sledge drawn by horses or reindeer, especially one used for passengers.
Short Definition:sledge drawn by horses or reindeer
Word: Sleigh
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
sleɪ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
ride on a sleigh
Short Definition:ride on sleigh
Examples:- as children we sleighed on big drifts in the winter
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