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Examples of reindeer in a Sentence
a large herd of reindeer
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Bridget Jones's Diary Nothing beats ringing in the new year like embarrassing yourself in front of a handsome bachelor — even if that bachelor is the one wearing an ugly reindeer sweater.
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Skyler Caruso, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
That’s one aspect that hasn’t changed, with illuminated cutouts of Santas, reindeer, Christmas trees, angels, and other figures lining the streets according to theme.
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Francine Kiefer, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Dec. 2024
Warm under reindeer skins, skimming across a frozen fjord pulled by a dozen eager dogs heading out for some fishing or to stay the night in a remote lodge or even an igloo.
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Roger Sands, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
During winter activities such as reindeer sledding, I was given a jumpsuit by the group leaders to wear on top of this coat.
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Gregory Robinson, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025
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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
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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 16 Feb. 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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