sleigh
noun · verb
Simple meaning
A vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
slayIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈsleɪ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
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.
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This meaning: A vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
Used this way, sleigh is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Sense: vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses
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