ivory

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.

Though fluent in academic lingo, his verse was approachable, written with students and the public in mind and indicative of someone who always made sure to not stay stuck in the proverbial ivory tower.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

In Vogelherd Cave in Lone Valley, for example, archaeologists uncovered a small mammoth figurine carved from mammoth ivory.

From Science Daily • Feb. 25, 2026

"Beyond ivory, the discovery of elephant remains in European archaeological contexts is exceptionally rare," says the team of scientists in a paper published in Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

“I use these examples to show my team that we can’t be ivory tower operators.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

Athena’s feet stuck into sick bay, so you had to squeeze past her ivory toes if you wanted some Advil.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan