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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
White rhinos are the only one of five rhino species that are not currently considered endangered. Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 23 Nov. 2025 Guests can spend all day with the rhinos roaming the park, opt to wait out a storm and go on a night drive, or enjoy sundowners on a boat or in the bush, allowing for a completely custom experience. Chris Wallace, Travel + Leisure, 14 Nov. 2025 In our parks, rhino horn and ivory trafficking continues to fuel violence and corruption. Dion George, Time, 13 Nov. 2025 The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden has no more rhinos, at least for the time being. Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Nov. 2025 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 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

rhino

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

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