Meaning & use

sleigh

noun·Everyday

A vehicle mounted on runners, typically pulled by horses or reindeer, used for travel over snow.

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In the old story, Santa Claus rides a sleigh pulled by flying reindeer.

The family took a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the snowy countryside.

A note on using this word

A sleigh is usually larger and pulled by an animal, while a sled is often smaller and pulled or pushed by a person.

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