dinosaurs
word · lemma: dinosaur
/ˈdaɪnəˌsɔɹz/
DY-nuh-sorz
/dˈaɪnəsˌɔːz/
DY-nuh-sawz
Definition
Dinosaurs were large reptiles that lived millions of years ago but are now extinct. Some dinosaurs were very big, while others were small.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in scientific or children's contexts. Always plural when referring to more than one species or fossil. Sometimes used metaphorically for outdated things ('these old computers are dinosaurs').
Spanish: dinosauriosPortuguese (BR): dinossaurosPortuguese (PT): dinossaurosChinese (Simplified): 恐龙Chinese (Traditional): 恐龍Hindi: डायनासोरArabic: ديناصوراتBengali: ডাইনোসররাRussian: динозаврыJapanese: 恐竜Vietnamese: khủng longKorean: 공룡Turkish: dinozorlarUrdu: ڈایناسورIndonesian: dinosaurus
Example Sentences
Dinosaurs lived millions of years ago.
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Children love learning about dinosaurs.
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Some dinosaurs were as small as chickens.
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All my toys are dinosaurs because I love them so much!
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Scientists study dinosaurs by looking at their bones.
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Some people call old, big computers "dinosaurs" because they're slow and outdated.
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