: caribou—used especially for one of the Old World
Examples of reindeer in a Sentence
a large herd of reindeer
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The elves are working tirelessly in the workshop, Mrs. Claus is baking cookies, and the reindeer are training hard for the big night.—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024 Luckily, his magical sleigh, reindeer and precocious elves know how to get him through the night — and the rest of the year.—Sydni Ellis, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024 Add magic with details about life at the North Pole, Mrs. Claus, the elves, and the reindeer.—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024 Tiny Christmas trees, snowmen, candy canes, and reindeer are all great candidates.—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reindeer
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Etymology
Middle English reindere, from Old Norse hreinn reindeer + Middle English deer animal, deer
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