hippo

noun

hip·​po ˈhi-(ˌ)pō How to pronounce hippo (audio)
plural hippos

Examples of hippo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But seeing this solitary hippo on the move, on land, gave us all a sense of the animals’ true size and speed. Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2024 Only instead of taking place in a suburban convention center, it's held in a delightfully classic, very remote tented camp in an acacia grove overlooking a water hole with a resident hippo. Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Apr. 2024 Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden in Ohio Ever heard of Fiona, the world-famous hippo? Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2024 After one more lingering look our way, the hippo turned and lumbered off, away, and eventually out of sight. Alexandra Kirkman, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hippo 

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Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hippo was in 1850

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Cite this Entry

“Hippo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hippo. Accessed 15 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

hippo

noun
hip·​po ˈhip-ō How to pronounce hippo (audio)
plural hippos

Geographical Definition

Hippo

geographical name

Hip·​po ˈhi-(ˌ)pō How to pronounce Hippo (audio)
variants or Hippo Regius
ˈrē-jəs How to pronounce Hippo (audio)
-jē-əs
ancient city in northern Africa south of modern Annaba, Algeria; chief town of Numidia

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