hippo

noun

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

Examples of hippo in a Sentence

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In 2024, the Milwaukee County Zoo mourned the deaths of two animals who had been here for decades: Patti, a hippo, and Ringo, a harbor seal. Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024 Baby pygmy hippo naming poll The Metro Richmond Zoo’s newcomer needs a name. Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024 The pygmy hippo parents, Iris and Corwin, gave birth to a third little girl in the past 4.5 years. Calvin Milliner, ABC News, 27 Dec. 2024 The baby hippo, a girl who has not yet been named, was born to parents Iris and Corwin at Metro Richmond Zoo on Dec. 9. Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 26 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hippo 

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 3 Jan. 2025.

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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