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Dino

Verb / ˈdi:nəʊ / Another word for dino — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Dino is a short form of the word 'dinosaur', which refers to a type of extinct reptile that lived millions of years ago.

Synonyms & similar words

dinosaur reptile fossil

Synonyms by register

Formal

reptile saurian

Informal

lizard creature beast

Literary

leviathan colossus

Common collocations

  • toy dino
  • dino park
  • dino egg
  • dino fossil
  • dino roar
  • dino costume

Word family

noun dinosaur

Usage note

Dino is an informal abbreviation for dinosaur, commonly used by children or in casual conversation. It is not appropriate for formal or scientific contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The dino roared loudly in the movie.
  2. I found a fossil of a dino bone in the backyard.
  3. Let's learn about different types of dinos in our science class.
  4. The museum has a huge skeleton of a dino on display.
  5. My favorite dino is the Tyrannosaurus Rex.

Quotes

  • The world of the dinos is fascinating and mysterious.
  • Imagine what it would be like to see a dino in real life!
  • Dinos ruled the earth millions of years ago.

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