unicorn
noun
a mythical creature resembling a horse, with a single horn in the center of its forehead: often symbolic of chastity or purity.
unicorns
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pluralof unicorn.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Japan has produced far fewer unicorns than the U.S. or China.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
The deal carries serious implications for venture firms that hold shares in software unicorns, likely at elevated marks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
The Baltic states now have 17 "unicorns" -- startups with a valuation above $1.0 billion.
From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026
Singer Callum Beattie then appeared - flanked by dancing silver unicorns and stars - and sang Scotland's unofficial football anthem, Yes Sir, I Can Boogie by Baccara.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
The grass was cropped short by all the unicorns, bulls, and homeless fauns that grazed here.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
