reindeer
noun
rein·deer ˈrān-ˌdir 
: caribou —used especially for one of the Old World
Example Sentences
a large herd of reindeer
Recent Examples on the Web Aside from many works of art to ogle at, the hotel also offers an Arctic King Crab fishing excursion, a tour of the Northern Lights via huskies, and the opportunity to pet real-life reindeer. 
Isis Briones, House Beautiful, 18 Aug. 2022 There was a miniature sleigh in the snow, and eight tiny reindeer. Erin Overbey, The New Yorker, 25 Dec. 2021 Russian authorities have found another use for reindeer: police mounts. The Editors, Outside Online, 19 Nov. 2014 After a day of ice fishing, snowshoeing or feeding local reindeer, the traditional Finnish sauna next to your bubble is a welcome amenity. Katie Lockhart, House Beautiful, 1 June 2022 The other was a cartoon showing Mr. Xi gunning down Santa’s reindeer from the sky. New York Times, 29 Apr. 2022 They can be used to advise of the imminent availability of gas stations, restaurants, fishing opportunities, even gold panning or reindeer, in a visually uniform way. Michelle Theriault Boots, Anchorage Daily News, 23 Jan. 2022 Sometimes, Santa doesn’t come with a red suit and reindeer. cleveland, 5 Jan. 2022 In the next chapter, featuring Norway and the downy or European white birch, Rawlence visits the Sami reindeer herders in the far north. Nancy Lord, Anchorage Daily News, 15 May 2022 See More
Isis Briones, House Beautiful, 18 Aug. 2022 There was a miniature sleigh in the snow, and eight tiny reindeer. Erin Overbey, The New Yorker, 25 Dec. 2021 Russian authorities have found another use for reindeer: police mounts. The Editors, Outside Online, 19 Nov. 2014 After a day of ice fishing, snowshoeing or feeding local reindeer, the traditional Finnish sauna next to your bubble is a welcome amenity. Katie Lockhart, House Beautiful, 1 June 2022 The other was a cartoon showing Mr. Xi gunning down Santa’s reindeer from the sky. New York Times, 29 Apr. 2022 They can be used to advise of the imminent availability of gas stations, restaurants, fishing opportunities, even gold panning or reindeer, in a visually uniform way. Michelle Theriault Boots, Anchorage Daily News, 23 Jan. 2022 Sometimes, Santa doesn’t come with a red suit and reindeer. cleveland, 5 Jan. 2022 In the next chapter, featuring Norway and the downy or European white birch, Rawlence visits the Sami reindeer herders in the far north. Nancy Lord, Anchorage Daily News, 15 May 2022 See More 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
Phrases Containing reindeer
Kids Definition
reindeer
noun
rein·deer ˈrān-ˌdir
plural reindeer
: caribou