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RAYND-eer/ˈreɪndɪə/

A reindeer is a large deer with antlers, from cold northern places. Countable: a reindeer; plural often reindeer (same word) or reindeers. A moose is larger with a different antler shape; a horse has no antlers. Christmas stories show reindeer pulling a sledge. Mix-up: rain (weather) — different spelling, same start sound.

Meaning

A large deer with antlers, from cold northern places (same plural: reindeer).

Examples

• “The reindeer pulled the sledge.”
• “The reindeer ate moss in the snow.”
• “We saw six reindeer at the farm park.”

Good to know

a reindeer / reindeer. Contrast: moose (larger), horse (no antlers). Mix-up: rain.

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