reindeer

noun

rein·​deer ˈrān-ˌdir 

: caribou

—used especially for one of the Old World

Examples of reindeer in a Sentence

a large herd of reindeer

Recent Examples on the Web

Swedish director Amanda Kernell will present Garrat du váimmu (Brace Your Heart), in which a young woman does everything in her power to keep her family’s reindeer herd alive. — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026

His tasting menu included reindeer dressed in juniper ash with a foam made from fresh peppers. — Winston Ross, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Lisa Gutierrez shares how local reindeer farms are already prepping for the holiday season. — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026

High levels of CoQ10 are found in reindeer (venison), beef, and pork. — Verywell Health, 16 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English reindere, from Old Norse hreinn reindeer + Middle English deer animal, deer

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing reindeer

• reindeer moss

Rhymes for reindeer

• headgear
• midyear
• nazir
• ophir
• switchgear
• tuyere
• acyclovir
• asthenosphere
• ganciclovir
• magnetosphere
• atmosphere
• biosphere

Kids Definition

reindeer

noun

rein·​deer ˈrān-ˌdi(ə)r 

plural reindeer also reindeers

: caribou

—used especially for one of the Old World