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T. rex

[ tee-reks ]

/ ˈti ˈreks /

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noun

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Origin of T. rex

First recorded in 1980–85; abbreviation of Tyrannosaurus rex

Words nearby T. rex

Trevithick, Trevor, Trevor Nunn, Trevor-Roper, trews, T. rex, trey, trez-tine, trf, TRH, tri-

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How to use T. rex in a sentence

In the 24-hours before a rap battle, T-Rex likes to be alone.
America’s Poets: Battle Rap Gets Real|Rich Goldstein|July 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
If T-Rex is a rapper by which to set your watch, Daylyt is something of a controversial showman.
America’s Poets: Battle Rap Gets Real|Rich Goldstein|July 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Going first in the final round T-Rex delivered another solid rap and assured his position as champion.
America’s Poets: Battle Rap Gets Real|Rich Goldstein|July 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The focus showed in his performance, with T-Rex unquestionably winning all three rounds.
America’s Poets: Battle Rap Gets Real|Rich Goldstein|July 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST

A few minutes later, the bouncer hands me a paper hat featuring an orange T-Rex about to swallow a smaller blue dinosaur.
Macaulay Culkin’s Life After Fame|Ramin Setoodeh|June 19, 2012|DAILY BEAST