reindeer
noun
any of several large deer of the genus Rangifer, of northern and Arctic regions of Europe, Asia, and North America, both male and female of which have antlers.
reindeers
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pluralof reindeer.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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And the amount of carrots thrown away every year by UK homes could feed Santa's nine reindeers a carrot a day for nearly 500,000 years.
From BBC ● Dec. 22, 2022
Finland, defending against Soviet Russia’s invasion on the eve of World War II, relied on fighters on snowshoes and skis, expert snow and forest camouflage, and reindeers transporting weapons.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 20, 2022
If reindeers are your favorite part of the holiday season, venture to this family-owned zoo that hosts drive-through safari rides by day.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 8, 2021
On Thursday, Salla’s Facebook page urged people to get acquainted with the Games’ dedicated mascot, a reindeer named Kesa — summer in Finnish - “and the other 10,000 reindeers in Salla.”
From Washington Times ● Jan. 28, 2021
In this village is their housen, their earth huts, their tepees, orniments, reindeers, dogs, sledges, fur clothin', boats, fishin' tackle, etc., etc.
From Samantha at the World's Fair by Baron C. de Grimm
