noun
- a large African mammal with thick skin that lives in and near water; short for hippopotamus
Usage: informal
Examples
- The hippo spent most of the day submerged in the river.
- We saw a family of hippos at the zoo.
- Despite their bulky appearance, hippos can run surprisingly fast on land.
- The hippo opened its massive jaws to display its teeth.
- Hippos are considered one of Africa’s most dangerous animals.
- The baby hippo stayed close to its mother in the water.