noun
tyrannosaurus
tih-ra-nuh-SAW-ruhs
Tyrannosaurus (noun) means a large meat-eating dinosaur, best known through the species Tyrannosaurus rex, that lived in North America near the end of the age of dinosaurs. Example: “The museum's tyrannosaurus skeleton towers over visitors.”
noun
1
A large meat-eating dinosaur, best known through the species Tyrannosaurus rex, that lived in North America near the end of the age of dinosaurs.
"The museum's tyrannosaurus skeleton towers over visitors."
"Kids are fascinated by how the tyrannosaurus hunted its prey."
How to use tyrannosaurus
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe scientific name for the famous giant predatory dinosaur, commonly shortened to T. rex.
Common pairings
Tyrannosaurus rex
a tyrannosaurus skeleton
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like tyrannosaurus.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Word forms
- Plural
- tyrannosauri, tyrannosauruses
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
The museum's _____ skeleton towers over visitors.
Etymology
From Greek words meaning "tyrant" and "lizard" combined — literally "tyrant lizard."
Synonyms
View more →Related words
Rhymes for tyrannosaurus
See all rhymes for tyrannosaurus →Frequently asked questions
What does “tyrannosaurus” mean?
The word “tyrannosaurus” means a large meat-eating dinosaur, best known through the species Tyrannosaurus rex, that lived in North America near the end of the age of dinosaurs. In plain terms, the scientific name for the famous giant predatory dinosaur, commonly shortened to T. rex.
How do you pronounce “tyrannosaurus”?
“Tyrannosaurus” is pronounced tih-ra-nuh-SAW-ruhs (/tɪˌɹænəˈsɔːɹəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “tyrannosaurus” in a sentence?
Here is “tyrannosaurus” used in a sentence: “The museum's tyrannosaurus skeleton towers over visitors.”
What part of speech is “tyrannosaurus”?
“Tyrannosaurus” is a noun.
Where does the word “tyrannosaurus” come from?
The word “tyrannosaurus” comes from Greek. From Greek words meaning "tyrant" and "lizard" combined — literally "tyrant lizard.".
