rhino

1 of 2

noun (1)

rhi·​no ˈrī-(ˌ)nō How to pronounce rhino (audio)
informal
: money, cash

rhino

2 of 2

noun (2)

plural rhinos also rhino

Examples of rhino in a Sentence

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On average, rhinos live 30 to 35 years in zoos, according to the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance. Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 28 May 2026 According to a study by animal nutrition scientists at Disney's Animal Kingdom, black rhinos under human care are predisposed to Iron Overload Disorder. Christa Swanson, CBS News, 26 May 2026 The last two northern white rhinos on Earth, Fatu and Najin, are one day closer to the end of their evolutionary line. Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026 Species include giraffe, zebra, antelope, and birdlife, but its main draw is Zambia’s only population of white rhino. Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for rhino

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

origin unknown

First Known Use

Noun (1)

circa 1628, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1870, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rhino was circa 1628

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“Rhino.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rhino. Accessed 29 May. 2026.

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rhino

noun
rhi·​no
ˈrī-nō
plural rhinos also rhino

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