Definition of SLEIGH

sleigh

Meanings

Plural: sleighs

Noun

  • a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
  • A vehicle, generally pulled by an animal, which moves over snow or ice on runners, used for transporting persons or goods. (contrast "sled", which is smaller)

Verb

  • ride (on) a sled
  • To ride or drive a sleigh.

Adj

  • Sly.

Origin / Etymology

From Modern Dutch slee, from Middle Dutch slede, ultimately from Proto-Germanic *slidô. Doublet of sled and further related to slide.

Synonyms

sled, sledge

Scrabble Score: 10

sleigh is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
sleigh is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
sleigh is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

sleigh is a valid Words With Friends word