viking

IPA: vˈaɪkɪŋ

Root Word: Viking

(historical) Scandinavian/Northern European seafarers, most familiarly raiders and pirates during the Viking age.
(by extension, fantasy) A stock character common in the fantasy genre, namely a barbarian, generally equipped with an axe or sword and a helmet adorned with horns.
(colloquial) A Norseman (medieval Scandinavian).
(colloquial, humorous, mildly offensive) An ethnic Swede, Norwegian, Dane, Icelander or Faroe Islander.
(American football) A player on the Minnesota Vikings NFL team.
(Japan) buffet; smorgasbord
A sea area between Scotland and Norway
A town in Alberta, Canada
A city in Minnesota
Alternative letter-case form of Viking [(historical) Scandinavian/Northern European seafarers, most familiarly raiders and pirates during the Viking age.]

Examples of "viking" in Sentences

The viking warriors sailed across the sea, ready to pillage and conquer new lands
My brother dressed up as a viking for Halloween, complete with a helmet with horns
The viking longships were masterfully crafted and able to navigate rough waters with ease
Legend has it that the viking warriors were fierce fighters, known for their bravery and strength
My family traces our ancestry back to the viking tribes of Scandinavia