Synonyms for

Hippo

Verb / ˈhɪpəʊ / Another word for hippo — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A hippopotamus, a large African mammal with thick skin, short legs, and a broad snout.

Synonyms & similar words

hippopotamus riverhorse hippopotamusamphibius hipporegius hippo hippopotamus leviathan behemoth monster colossus giant juggernaut mammoth titan whale dinosaur elephant rhinoceros buffalo

Example sentences

  1. The hippo is one of the deadliest animals in Africa.
  2. Hippos can weigh up to 4,000 pounds!
  3. I love watching the hippos swim at the zoo.
  4. A group of hippos is called a bloat.
  5. Hippos are herbivores and eat mostly grass.

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  • 'I want a pet hippopotamus to play with and enjoy, it wouldn't eat me because I'm a vegetarian.' - Gayla Peevey
  • 'The hippopotamus is the beast that passeth all understanding. It laughs, it grins, it sings, it dances, and yet it will, if provoked, instantly charge with the utmost ferocity.' - W. H. Hudson
  • 'The hippopotamus is the horse of the river.' - George Carlin

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