noun Uncommon

dino

DEE-noh

Dino (noun) means (informal) A dinosaur. Example: “The kids were obsessed with dino toys.”

noun

(informal) A dinosaur.

"The kids were obsessed with dino toys."

(informal) Someone or something seen as outdated or old-fashioned.

"He joked that his flip phone made him a total dino."

How to use dino

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe casual, kid-friendly way of saying "dinosaur" — also used jokingly for anything old-fashioned.

Common pairings

dino toy dino bones dino nuggets

Word forms

dinos plural, Dinos plural

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Etymology

A shortened, casual form of "dinosaur."

Rhymes for dino

Ino vino wino kino mino gino Pino Hino rhino amino chino albino

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Frequently asked questions

What does “dino” mean?

The word “dino” means (informal) A dinosaur. In plain terms, the casual, kid-friendly way of saying "dinosaur" — also used jokingly for anything old-fashioned.

How do you pronounce “dino”?

“Dino” is pronounced DEE-noh (/ˈdaɪnoʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “dino” in a sentence?

Here is “dino” used in a sentence: “The kids were obsessed with dino toys.”

What part of speech is “dino”?

“Dino” is a noun.

Is “dino” a common word?

“Dino” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “dino” have?

“Dino” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: (informal) A dinosaur.

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