Vikings

Cultural  

1. Warriors from Scandinavia who raided much of coastal Europe in the eighth to tenth centuries. The Vikings traveled in boats with high bows and sterns, carefully designed for either rough seas or calm waters. Eventually some Vikings settled in the countries they plundered and established new societies.

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Example Sentences

With his photo entitled 'The Vikings are coming', Yarrow snubbed the tradition of shooting players on airplane steps.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

He didn’t have to deal with the Vikings: Their first attack on England was far in the north and only three years before Offa’s death.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

The items, which included a gold ring, a bracelet with a dragon's head clasp, and a collection of coins, had been buried by Vikings in the 9th Century and hidden for 1,100 years.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Minnesota Vikings: Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo — Harrison Smith is in the sunset of his career, and if there’s a top-notch safety here, the Vikings need to grab him.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

I almost correct Sam, that Vikings were from farther north.

From "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle