noun
Uncommon
reindeer
RAYN-deer
Reindeer (noun) means a large deer of Arctic and subarctic regions, known for its antlers and its role pulling sleighs. Example: “Herds of reindeer migrate across the tundra each year.”
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A large deer of Arctic and subarctic regions, known for its antlers and its role pulling sleighs.
"Herds of reindeer migrate across the tundra each year."
"In the story, Santa's sleigh is pulled by nine reindeer."
How to use reindeer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe Arctic deer famous for its antlers and its link to Christmas sleighs.
Common mistake
The plural is usually "reindeer," not "reindeers."
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Word forms
- Plural
- reindeers
- Third person singular
- reindeers
- Past tense
- reindeered
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Herds of _____ migrate across the tundra each year.
Etymology
From Old Norse hreinn ("reindeer") plus dýr ("animal") — unrelated to the word "rein" used for horses.
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What does “reindeer” mean?
The word “reindeer” means a large deer of Arctic and subarctic regions, known for its antlers and its role pulling sleighs. In plain terms, the Arctic deer famous for its antlers and its link to Christmas sleighs.
How do you pronounce “reindeer”?
“Reindeer” is pronounced RAYN-deer (/ˈɹeɪndɪɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “reindeer” in a sentence?
Here is “reindeer” used in a sentence: “Herds of reindeer migrate across the tundra each year.”
What part of speech is “reindeer”?
“Reindeer” is a noun.
Where does the word “reindeer” come from?
The word “reindeer” comes from Old Norse. From Old Norse hreinn ("reindeer") plus dýr ("animal") — unrelated to the word "rein" used for horses.
Is “reindeer” a common word?
“Reindeer” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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