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Brontosaurus - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

The brontosaurus is a large, long-necked dinosaur that lived during the Late Jurassic period. It was a herbivore, known for its massive size and long tail, often depicted in popular culture.

brontosaurus

/ˌbrɑntəˈsɔrəs/ /ˌbrɒntəˈsɔːrəs/

Definition:

A large, herbivorous dinosaur with a long neck and tail, from the Late Jurassic period.

Synonyms:

apatosaurus, thunder lizard, sauropod

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

predator, carnivore

Common Collocations:

fossilized brontosaurus, brontosaurus skeleton, brontosaurus exhibit

Derivatives:

brontosaurian, brontosaurs

Usage Tips:

Use "brontosaurus" to refer to the dinosaur; avoid confusion with similar species like "apatosaurus."

Common Phrases:

gentle giant of the Jurassic, thunder lizard of old, long-necked behemoth

Etymology:

From Greek "bronte" (thunder) and "sauros" (lizard), coined in 1879 by O.C. Marsh.

Examples:

  • 1. The brontosaurus roamed the earth millions of years ago.
  • 2. Children love learning about the brontosaurus at museums.
  • 3. The brontosaurus was one of the largest land animals ever.
  • 4. Scientists debate whether the brontosaurus and apatosaurus are the same species.

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