dino

noun

di·​no ˈdī-(ˌ)nō How to pronounce dino (audio)
plural dinos

Examples of dino in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web These dino robots are made to look life-like and just as big, if not bigger. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2024 This soft-sided kids’ suitcase is available in an array of whimsical pattern options, from dinos and sharks to unicorns and donuts, and comes with a matching plush toy keyring. Jessica Booth, Parents, 15 June 2024 Arguably the first-ever cinematic kaiju, The Lost World’s brontosaurus is deserving of mention in any list of giant monsters for its historical stature, regardless of how tall the dino actually was compared to some of the other kaiju on this list. James Grebey, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2024 The museum also invites locals of all ages to join in real dino digs each summer. Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 2 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for dino 

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Word History

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of dino was in 1936

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“Dino.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dino. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.

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