Synonyms for

Reindeer

Verb / ˈreɪˌndɪr / Another word for reindeer — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a large deer with long antlers, found in northern parts of the world

Synonyms & similar words

rangifertarandus caribou greenlandcaribou caribou moose elk stag deer hart wapiti buck doe hind gazelle antelope ibex chamois bison

Synonyms by register

Literary

caribou

Antonyms

cow bull pig sheep goat horse

Common collocations

  • reindeer moss
  • reindeer meat
  • reindeer herd
  • wild reindeer
  • domestic reindeer
  • reindeer antlers
  • reindeer sleigh
  • pulling a sleigh

Word family

noun reindeer

Usage note

While 'reindeer' is the common term, 'caribou' is often used in North America for the wild species. 'Reindeer' typically refers to the domesticated or semi-domesticated species found in Eurasia.

Example sentences

  1. The reindeer were grazing in the snowy forest.
  2. The Inuit people have been hunting reindeer for thousands of years.
  3. Santas reindeer are named Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph.
  4. The reindeers antlers can grow up to 4 feet long.
  5. Reindeer are herbivores and eat lichens, mosses, and grasses.

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