viking

noun
UK: /ˈvaɪkɪŋ/
US: /ˈvaɪkɪŋ/

  1. A member of a Scandinavian people who raided and traded in Europe from the late 8th to the 11th century.

    1. The Viking ship sailed into the harbor. [ ] [ ]
    2. Archaeologists discovered a Viking settlement on the coast, revealing their advanced shipbuilding skills. [ ] [ ]

  2. A person who is strong and brave like the historical Vikings.

    1. He is a Viking on the sports field. [ ] [ ]
    2. She approached the challenge like a Viking, determined and fearless. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

raider marauder sea rover norseman
viking verb

  1. To raid or plunder, like the Vikings of old.

    1. They Vikinged the village for supplies. [ ] [ ]
    2. The invaders Vikinged the coastal towns, stealing valuables and causing destruction. [ ] [ ]
viking adjective

  1. Relating to the Vikings or their culture.

    1. The museum has a Viking exhibit. [ ] [ ]
    2. The historian specializes in Viking history, focusing on their seafaring traditions. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "viking" in English means: A member of a Scandinavian people who raided and traded in Europe from the late 8th to the 11th century., A person who is strong and brave like the historical Vikings..

The phonetic transcription of "viking" is /ˈvaɪkɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈvaɪkɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "viking": raider, marauder, sea rover, norseman.

Example usage of "viking": "The Viking ship sailed into the harbor.". More examples on the page.