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

Watching elephants emerge from the morning mist, seeing a rhino with a calf by its side, or hearing a lion’s roar reverberate at sunset, remain some of Africa's greatest travel experiences. — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Besides rolling, open savannas and nearby waterholes—with views of the mountains beyond—the sanctuary is home to one of Africa’s largest populations of both black and white rhinos and plays a pivotal role in conservation efforts, too. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 July 2026

Since 2007, the Grumeti Fund has maintained a rhino boma, a kind of sanctuary for care, monitoring, and protection, with a low fence demarcating its boundary with the rest of the concession. — Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

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

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