Synonyms for

Hippopotamus

Verb / ˌhɪpʌˈpɑ:tʌmʌs / Another word for hippopotamus — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A hippopotamus is a large, herbivorous mammal with a thick body, short legs, and a large head, native to Africa.

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Example sentences

  1. The hippopotamus loves to swim in the river.
  2. I saw a hippopotamus at the zoo.
  3. The hippopotamus has big, sharp teeth.
  4. Hippos are the third-largest land mammals.
  5. A group of hippos is called a bloat.

Quotes

  • The hippopotamus is a vegetarian beast and looks like a wall.
  • Hippos are dangerous because theyre so cute.
  • In my world, everyones a pony and they all eat rainbows and poop butterflies!

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