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Examples of reindeer in a Sentence
a large herd of reindeer
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Or maybe a huge inflatable Santa behind the wheel of a red convertible with a reindeer in the front seat will drive onto your lawn.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 13 Nov. 2024
The Bear & Friends Advent calendar comes with tiny hollow reindeers and teddy bears, Lindt truffles, and a full-size hollow bear on Christmas Eve.
—Carina Finn, Bon Appétit, 18 Oct. 2024
Dating back thousands of years, these rock carvings depict scenes from everyday life, including hunting, fishing, and social activities, as well as animals such as reindeer, moose, and bears.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
The pack includes stockings with three different designs: Santa, a snowman, and a reindeer.
—Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2024
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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
Time Traveler
The first known use of reindeer was
in the 15th century
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“Reindeer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reindeer. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
reindeer
noun
rein·deer
ˈrān-ˌdi(ə)r
plural reindeer also reindeers
: caribou
—used especially for one of the Old World
More from Merriam-Webster on reindeer
Nglish: Translation of reindeer for Spanish Speakers
Britannica English: Translation of reindeer for Arabic Speakers
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about reindeer
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