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
Antelopes, buffalo and rhinos are among the 15 most poached animals of 2025, the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) has revealed. Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025 Iconic species like cheetahs, leopards and the black rhino are found in the plains and forests of Tanzania. Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025 To dehorn the rhinos, the team approached the animals behind an armed anti-poaching squad on motorcycles. Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025 As the only hotel in the 45,000-acre Solio Game Reserve between the foothills of Mount Kenya and the slopes of the Aberdare National Park, Solio provides access to more than 200 black and white rhinos. Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 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 10 Oct. 2025.

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rhino

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

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