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Examples of reindeer in a Sentence
a large herd of reindeer
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Milk and cookies, plus maybe a few carrots for the reindeer, might be what Santa is expecting on Christmas Eve, but why not leave out something a little more special and unique to the South?
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 24 Dec. 2024
Also includes a mechanical Santa and reindeer sleigh.
—Jordan Kellogg, The Enquirer, 21 Dec. 2024
The Windsor Court, New Orleans Surrounded by white reindeer and polar bears, the New Orleans hideaway’s classic tree stretches two stories with the sparkling chandelier as its star.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Picture this: slipping into soft, festive PJs adorned with snowy scenes, reindeer, or candy canes and immediately feeling wrapped in the warmth of the season.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 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 8 Jan. 2025.
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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