a bed resembling a sleigh in shape, with curved boards at the head and foot
sleigh bed in American English
noun
a bed of the Empire period having raised ends terminating in outward scrolls
Also called: boat bed
Word origin
[1925–30]This word is first recorded in the period 1925–30. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: distinctive feature, gimmick, hot spot, recycle, reflex camera
Examples of 'sleigh bed' in a sentence
sleigh bed
The master bedroom has a sleigh bed with an optional single bed.
Times, Sunday Times (2018)
The room: ours was well furnished, with a large leather sleigh bed and a rolltop bath tucked into an alcove.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
As for the grown-ups, they'll be down below in a shabby-chic canvas tent with a sleigh bed and a roll-top bath.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The room was tastefully decorated, with a gold and green canopy over a sleigh bed made from dark wood.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
All 32 rooms are filled with paintings, chandeliers and statues, and you might find a wooden sleigh bed or standalone clawfoot bathtub in yours.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Most of the eight bedrooms overlook the brook, and all have sleigh beds.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Rooms are a cut above the standard parador style, with wooden sleigh beds (althoughonly six rooms have doubles) and decentsized balconies.