rhino

1 of 2

noun (1)

rhi·​no ˈrī-(ˌ)nō 

informal

: money, cash

rhino

2 of 2

noun (2)

plural rhinos also rhino

: rhinoceros

Examples of rhino in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The famed Big 5 (elephants, buffalos, leopards, rhinos, and lions) are all easily spotted in these lands, but the diverse habitats provide opportunities for different behavioral sightings, from feeding to bathing and mating. — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026

Animals like an elephant, rhino or a giraffe, can't fit in a CT scanner, or even a van, so vets bring the check up to them. — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

Finding a rhino isn’t as simple as slotting in the backup left tackle, offensive coordinator Jason Beck said. — Austin Meek, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

The experience is exclusive—no game encounter has more than two vehicles—and also offers bush walks for a closer look at the animals and the opportunity to assist with conservation efforts, including rhino and cheetah tracking. — Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

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

Phrases Containing rhino

• greater one-horned rhino
• Indian rhino
• Javan rhino
• lesser one-horned rhino
• one-horned rhino
• white rhino

Rhymes for rhino

• acknow
• aglow
• ago
• airglow
• aloe
• altho
• although
• ammo
• backflow
• backhoe
• banjo
• barbeau

Kids Definition

rhino

noun

rhi·​no

ˈrī-nō

plural rhinos also rhino

: rhinoceros