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Noun
For a more modern alternative to the sleigh ride, families can book a more extensive wildlife-spotting excursion through Jackson Hole and the surrounding area with Jackson Hole Wildlife Safaris.—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 6 Jan. 2025 There are snowmen galore, as well as a late night fireworks display viewed from a sleigh driven by one of her friends.—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 3 Jan. 2025
Verb
Kourtney Kardashian knows how to sleigh the night away.—Michelle Lee, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024 Sinatra sleighs from No. 75 to No. 62, a new all-time peak, on the competitive tally, which this frame is dominated by holiday favorites.—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sleigh
Word History
Etymology
Noun
Dutch slee, alteration of slede; akin to Middle Dutch sledde sled
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