dodo
3 synonyms for dodo, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A large flightless bird from Mauritius that became extinct in the 1600s.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use dodo
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
dead as a dodo
go the way of the dodo
Etymology
Origin uncertain, possibly from an old Portuguese word for "fool" or from Dutch dodaars; first recorded in the 1600s.
Full origin of dodo →Frequently asked questions
What does “dodo” mean?
The word “dodo” means a large flightless bird from Mauritius that became extinct in the 1600s. In plain terms, the extinct flightless bird, now used figuratively for anything hopelessly outdated.
How do you pronounce “dodo”?
“Dodo” is pronounced DOH-doh (/ˈdoʊˌdoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “dodo” in a sentence?
Here is “dodo” used in a sentence: “The dodo vanished not long after sailors arrived on the island.”
What part of speech is “dodo”?
“Dodo” is a noun.
Where does the word “dodo” come from?
The word “dodo” dates back to around 1600 and comes from Dutch. Origin uncertain, possibly from an old Portuguese word for "fool" or from Dutch dodaars; first recorded in the 1600s.
How many meanings does “dodo” have?
“Dodo” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large flightless bird from Mauritius that became extinct in the 1600s.
