rex

noun \ ˈreks \

|Updated on: 28 May 2018

Definition of rex

plural rexes or rex

: an animal (such as a domestic rabbit or cat) showing a genetic recessive variation in which the guard hairs are very short, sparse, or entirely lacking — compare cornish rex, devon rex

Recent Examples of rex from the Web

Animatronic models lining a wooded path include various species of the 65-million-year-old giants, from Tyrannosaurus rex to the birdlike citipati.

— BostonGlobe.com, "Five things to do around Boston, May 21-27," 18 May 2018
The cast skeleton of a Tyrannosaurus rex stands just inside the entryway.

— eric adler and steve vockrodt, kansascity, "After losing millions, can Prairiefire dinosaur museum in Johnson County evolve? | The Kansas City Star," 18 May 2018
After special themed cocktails and nibbles, guests lingered—and posed for selfies with the oversize Tyrannosaurus rex—while grooving to tracks spun by DJ Venus X.

— Vogue, "Coach Gets Dark With a Spooky, Fairy Tale–Inspired Disney Collection," 11 May 2018
The Ride opened in 1996, fans were amazed by the size of the robotic dinosaurs, especially the immense T-rex that burst from the ceiling just before the water ride’s climactic drop.

— scott craven, azcentral, "Universal Studios Jurassic Park - The Ride is headed to extinction. A new dino ride will open in 2019," 11 May 2018
After all, this is a T-rex using semi-heavy machinery that shoots a flume of pearly white snow high into the air.

— jack holmes, Esquire, "This T-Rex Is a Considerate Neighbor Who Enjoys the Modern Convenience of a Snowblower," 2 Feb. 2016
The 24-foot animatronic Tyrannosaurus rex at the Canon City, Colorado, Royal Gorge Dinosaur Experience used to move its little arms and roar.

— matthew martinez, star-telegram, "Animatronic T-Rex at Colorado theme park goes ‘extinct’ in suspected electrical blaze | Fort Worth Star-Telegram," 23 Mar. 2018
First a Tyrannosaurus rex appeared on the table, followed by a velociraptor and a stegosaurus.

— kate elizabeth queram, Howard County Times, "In a Howard County classroom, dinosaurs, chariots and tornadoes become lifelike," 30 Mar. 2018
Looking for an 8-foot-tall sculpture of a Tyrannosaurus rex?

— marc stirdivant, latimes.com, "There's more to Carpinteria than choppy surf and blowing sand on a spring weekend escape," 29 Mar. 2018

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