vikings
nounUK /ˈvaɪkɪŋz/
US /ˈvaɪkɪŋz/
The Vikings were brave seafaring people from long ago who sailed in wooden ships and explored faraway lands.
The Vikings sailed across the cold sea in their long wooden ships.
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2. A sports team named after the Vikings.
The Minnesota Vikings play football in the United States.
3. People who explore or travel in a bold, adventurous way.
The young hikers felt like vikings as they crossed the snowy mountains.
4. The ancient Norse language and culture of the Viking Age.
We learned about Viking ships and Viking gods in history class.