fossils

[ˈfɑːsəlz]

fossils Definition

  • 1the remains or impression of a prehistoric plant or animal embedded in rock and preserved in petrified form
  • 2a person or thing that is outdated or unchanged in attitude or approach

Using fossils: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fossils" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The museum has an impressive collection of dinosaur fossils.

  • Example

    The fossil of the extinct bird was discovered in the desert.

  • Example

    The company's management style is a fossil from the past.

  • Example

    His ideas about gender roles are fossils from a bygone era.

fossils Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for fossils

Antonyms for fossils

Phrases with fossils

  • a natural fuel such as coal or gas, formed in the geological past from the remains of living organisms

    Example

    The world relies heavily on fossil fuels for energy production.

  • the total number of fossils that have been discovered, providing information about the history of life on Earth

    Example

    The fossil record shows evidence of many extinct species.

  • preserved in a state of little or no change

    Example

    The ancient city was fossilized in time, with its buildings and streets still intact.

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Summary: fossils in Brief

The term 'fossils' [ˈfɑːsəlz] refers to the remains or impressions of prehistoric plants or animals preserved in rock. It can also refer to outdated attitudes or approaches, as in 'The company's management style is a fossil from the past.' 'Fossils' extends into phrases like 'fossil fuel,' and 'fossil record,' denoting the history of life on Earth.