hippo

noun

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

Examples of hippo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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 The film tells the true-ish story of Pepe the hippo who broke free of Pablo Escobar’s private zoo. —Patrick Frater, Variety, 2 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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“Hippo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hippo. Accessed 28 May. 2024.

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hippo

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

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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