Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dino
noun
ˈdaɪ.noʊ
Definition
Dino is a colloquial term for dinosaur, often referring to the prehistoric reptiles that roamed the earth millions of years ago.
Examples
- The dino in the museum was a towering Tyrannosaurus rex.
- Kids love to learn about dino fossils and how they were discovered.
- She dressed up as a dino for the Halloween party.
Meaning
The word ‘dino’ is commonly used to denote dinosaurs, which are a diverse group of reptiles that lived during the Mesozoic Era.
Synonyms
- reptile
- dinosaur
- prehistoric creature
