: caribou—used especially for one of the Old World
Examples of reindeer in a Sentence
a large herd of reindeer
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Their cultural traditions and deep connection with nature are palpable throughout the region, from traditional reindeer herding practices to Márkanbáiki Sámi open-air museums to their leadership in ethical and sustainable tourism initiatives.—Carinne Geil Botta, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025 But for those heading to Greenland with HX Expeditions, that thrill now comes with a plate of reindeer carpaccio and a glass of Arctic berry beer.—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025 Visitors can see Britain’s only free-ranging herd of reindeer, go wild swimming, and hike through beautiful landscapes.—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2025 Alta follows, where guests can take an excursion to visit a Sámi village and learn about the Indigenous and semi-nomadic reindeer herders.—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 15 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reindeer
Word History
Etymology
Middle English reindere, from Old Norse hreinn reindeer + Middle English deer animal, deer
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