Examples of “extinct” in a Sentence

adjective No longer existing, especially referring to a species that has died out entirely.

• The dodo has been extinct since the 17th century.
• Many traditional crafts have become nearly extinct.
• Fossils show that giant reptiles of this kind are now extinct.

adjective No longer active, especially referring to a volcano.

• Scientists believe the volcano has been extinct for centuries.
• The hikers climbed an extinct volcano and looked down into its grassy crater.
• Because the mountain is extinct, local families feel safe farming on its slopes.