dinosaur

A2
Pronunciation
/ˈdaɪnəsɔː(ɹ)/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

In scientific usage, any of the animals belonging to the clade Dinosauria, especially those that existed during the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods and are now extinct.

2 Definition

In non-scientific usage, any non-avian dinosaur.

3 Definition

Any extinct reptile, not necessarily belonging to Dinosauria, that existed between about 230 million and 65 million years ago.

4 Definition

A person or organisation that is very old, has very old-fashioned views, or is not willing to change and adapt.

5 Definition

Anything no longer in common use or practice.