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Dinosaur

British pronunciation/dˈa‍ɪnəsˌɔː/
American pronunciation/ˈdaɪnəˌsɔɹ/
Dinosaur
[NOUN]
1

a now extinct group of reptiles that used to live in Mesozoic era, which had enormous bodies and were mainly terrestrial

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dinosaur definition and meaning

What is a "dinosaur"?

A dinosaur is a reptile that lived millions of years ago and dominated the Earth during the Mesozoic Era. They varied greatly in size, shape, and behavior, with some being as small as a chicken and others as large as multiple-story buildings. Dinosaurs had unique adaptations like bipedal or quadrupedal locomotion, sharp teeth, and sometimes even feathers. They ruled the land for over 160 million years before facing extinction, leaving behind a rich fossil record that continues to fascinate scientists and capture the imagination of people around the world.

Examples
1He marveled at the dinosaur skeletons in the natural history museum.
2Dinosaurs were around back then.
3Hence the name of the park By this time, dinosaurs had already acquired a variety of body plans and adaptations.
4Dinosaurs totally bypassed that problem.
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