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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Noun
Protester Priscilla Imani said the area’s association with the quarantine facility was scaring away tourists who come to climb Mount Kenya or see rhinos. Reuters, NBC news, 10 June 2026 The concession extends through four different eco-zones and happens to be prime rhino and big cat real estate. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026 That’s because the archeologists suspected that Neanderthals once used rhino teeth as tools. ArsTechnica, 2 June 2026 The lobby alone makes an impression, with a golden tree rising above the bar and a cast of sculptural elephants, rhinos, and baboons giving the space more character than the usual city hotel lounge. Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 31 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 12 Jun. 2026.

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rhino

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

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