dinosaur

/daɪˈnɒsɔr, -sɔr/

Definitions

1. noun

any of the terrestrial reptiles that belonged to a group that dominated Earth’s landscapes during the Mesozoic Era, characterized by their scaly skin, hollow bones, and the ability to lay eggs.

“The museum had a large exhibit on dinosaurs, featuring a T-Rex skeleton.”

2. noun

a person or thing that is old-fashioned or outdated, especially in technology or culture.

“The dinosaur computer was slow and inefficient, so we decided to upgrade to a newer model.”

Synonyms

  • prehistoric reptile
  • terrible lizard

Antonyms

  • living being
  • modern creature