Definition

A type of large reptile that lived millions of years ago and is now extinct. They were often very big and could be meat-eaters or plant-eaters.

Example

The museum has a fascinating exhibit about dinosaurs and their habitats.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a real dinosaur skeleton in a museum?

Yeah, it was amazing! Those creatures were gigantic.

I can't believe they were around so long ago, it feels like a different world.

I know, right? It's fascinating to think about how they lived.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dinosaur → It is formed from "deinos" (meaning terrible or fearfully great) and "sauros" (meaning lizard or reptile) in Greek. The word "dinosaur" refers to a fearfully great lizard or reptile, highlighting the size and nature of these ancient creatures.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'terrible' ('deinos') 'lizard' ('sauros') when you think of dinosaurs, as they were indeed fearsome reptiles.

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