horned

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Triceratops and other horned dinosaurs had exceptionally large nasal cavities compared to most animals.

From Science Daily • Feb. 22, 2026

The coinage is a nod to Brünnhilde, a soprano role stereotypically portrayed as a robust figure in a horned helmet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

There's a bone-white lobster, suctioned up for examination at the surface, and a horned sea cucumber whose mast-like spikes collapse into black spaghetti when it arrives on the ship.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

In addition the the great horned owl, the center has recently rescued orioles and barn owls from similar traps.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 16, 2025

She opened the book at the page beginning with the N and the horned marten perched on it.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke