dino

noun

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

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Steven Spielberg's dino masterpiece — which has spawned six sequels and countless imitators — ushered in a new wave of CGI filmmaking and became an instant sensation beyond what original author Michael Crichton could ever have envisioned. Huntley Woods, Entertainment Weekly, 11 June 2026 Kitschy decor, decorative dinos, and artwork chosen by Felix echo the bedroom’s color story—and lend an appropriate dose of youthful playfulness. Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026 The man behind The Boy With the Light-Blue Eyes was also impressed by the craft behind the Spielberg dino blockbuster. Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2026 Create your own hybrid dino in the DNA lab. Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for dino

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 15 Jun. 2026.

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