T. rex

[ tee reks ]

noun

1. tyrannosaur ( def ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of T. rex¹

First recorded in 1980–85; abbreviation of Tyrannosaurus rex ( def )

Example Sentences

Within a few years, Claressa — nicknamed T. Rex because of her short arms — is vying for a slot at the Summer Games.

From Los Angeles Times

In 1977, Flowers became a member of the final line up of T. Rex shortly before Marc Bolan's death, featuring on the band's final album, 1977's Dandy In The Underworld, and Bolan's Marc TV show.

From BBC

Flowers played bass in pop group Blue Mink and rock band T. Rex, and is thought to have contributed to more than 500 hit albums by the end of the 1970s.

From BBC

By the very end of the period, the Centrosaurines had largely vanished, and animals like Triceratops and T.rex ranged from Mexico to Canada, suggesting a much more homogenous continent, Dr. Sertich said.

From New York Times

The specimen is also the most complete T. rex the museum has ever collected, it said.

From New York Times