dino

noun

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

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Kids will begin to understand the importance of good parenting as their dino develops into a creature to cherish… or a monster to fear. Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025 This notion of a cool dino who smokes is the natural extension of that commitment. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025 Jurassic dinos, Star Wars heroes, and even the unexpected comeback of Happy Gilmore mean there are ideas to suit every age group. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025 On his Facebook, Tony often shared photos of their adventures together, including a snap of her playing with a toy dino on his property, a picture of the family riding around in a boat together and an image of him supporting her at a volleyball tournament. Emy Lacroix, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025 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 7 Oct. 2025.

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