What is another word for mastodons?

Pronunciation: [mˈastədˌɒnz] (IPA)

Mastodons are a prehistoric type of elephant that roamed the earth during the Ice Age. There are several synonyms for the word "mastodons," including "prehistoric elephants," "woolly mammoths," and "giant sloths." These animals were massive and impressive, growing up to 10 feet tall and weighing up to 10 tons. Some other synonyms for "mastodons" include "fossil elephants," "giant herbivores," and "megafauna." Mastodons are a fascinating part of our planet's history, and studying their fossils has helped us to better understand the world that existed before human beings.

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Usage examples for Mastodons

You know how you are always running up against mastodons in the big town.
"At Good Old Siwash"
George Fitch
They didn't know a thing about this new world we'd just bought of Napoleon, mastodons, mules, and all.
"The Young Alaskans on the Missouri"
Emerson Hough
They had found together the only fountain of eternal youth which exists or ever will exist upon this planet which threw off a barren moon and bred monsters and, later, mastodons and apes, and finally made a specialty of men and women.
"A Man and a Woman"
Stanley Waterloo

Famous quotes with Mastodons

  • As a rule, you see, I'm not lugged into Family Rows. On the occasions when Aunt is calling Aunt like mastodons bellowing across primeval swamps and Uncle James's letter about Cousin Mabel's peculiar behaviour is being shot round the family circle ('Please read this carefully and send it on Jane') the clan has a tendency to ignore me. It's one of the advantages I get from being a bachelor - and, according to my nearest and dearest, practically a half-witted bachelor at that.
    P. G. Wodehouse

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