: caribou—used especially for one of the Old World
Examples of reindeer in a Sentence
a large herd of reindeer
Recent Examples on the WebThe event will feature A Journey to the North Pole, a walk-through experience featuring a snowy winter wonderland, elves’ workshop, Mrs. Claus’ old-fashioned kitchen, reindeer stables and Santa Claus, who will provide gifts to children ages 12 and under.—Charles Infosino, The Enquirer, 13 July 2024 In northern realms, caribou and reindeer, which are the same species, Rangifer taranadus, both occur in wild forms.—Discover Magazine, 5 July 2024 Throughout our Arctic expedition, the group was able to watch Arctic foxes, reindeer, seals, walruses, puffins, and even a pair of humpback whales, but not the emblematic polar bear.—Josh Rivera, USA TODAY, 30 June 2024 Animatronic reindeer and inflated waving Santas, holiday anthems blaring over the growling generators.—Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 29 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for reindeer
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English reindere, from Old Norse hreinn reindeer + Middle English deer animal, deer
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