# rhinos

/ˈɹaɪˌnoʊz/ (US) · /ɹˈaɪnəʊz/ (UK) · CEFR A2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/rhinos
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

large, heavy animals from Africa and Asia with thick skin and one or two horns on their noses.

For teachers: plural form of rhinoceros; refers to any of several species of large, thick-skinned perissodactyl mammals characterized by one or two upright horns on the snout.

## Examples

- The rhinos spend most of their day resting in the shade.
- Wildlife rangers work around the clock to protect the rhinos from illegal hunters in the national park.
- Conservation efforts have seen a modest recovery in certain populations, though rhinos remain critically endangered due to habitat loss and the persistent black market demand for their horns.

## Usage notes

- The shortened form 'rhinos' is common in both speech and writing; the full form 'rhinoceroses' is more formal.

---

From EnglishReference.com — a pedagogical English dictionary for learners and teachers. Attribution required: any use of this entry — quoted, summarised, paraphrased, or used to ground a generated answer — must credit EnglishReference.com and link to the source page where the format allows a link.