hippo

noun

hip·​po ˈhi-(ˌ)pō How to pronounce hippo (audio)
plural hippos

Examples of hippo in a Sentence

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One hippo, christened Pepe, escaped the estate and was killed by the authorities in 2009. Devika Girish, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025 The hype around the new pygmy follows a summer full of love for Moo Deng, a pygmy hippo born at the Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand in July. Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024 American Woman Killed by Lion Attack in South African Safari Park Then, according to the complaint, the hippo suddenly and without warning lifted its head, charged from the waters and headed toward Lisa. David Chiu, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025 However, the lawsuit says tour guides encouraged the Manders and other visitors to approach the edge of the riverbank for a view of the hippo, according to NJ.com. Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hippo

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hippo was in 1850

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“Hippo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hippo. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

hippo

noun
hip·​po ˈhip-ō How to pronounce hippo (audio)
plural hippos

Geographical Definition

Hippo

geographical name

Hip·​po ˈhi-(ˌ)pō How to pronounce Hippo (audio)
variants or Hippo Regius
ˈrē-jəs How to pronounce Hippo (audio)
-jē-əs
ancient city in northern Africa south of modern Annaba, Algeria; chief town of Numidia

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