Meanings
The dodo (Raphus cucullatus) was a flightless bird endemic to the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius, which is believed to have become extinct in the 17th century due to human activity.
How to pronounce "go the way of the dodo":
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To go extinct or become obsolete; to fall out of common practice or use; to become a thing of the past.
Example: "Now that word-processing has caught on, typewriters have gone the way of the dodo."
Example Sentences
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With the rise of digital technology, printed newspapers are starting to go the way of the dodo.
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Traditional bookstores are struggling to stay afloat and may soon go the way of the dodo.
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Handwritten letters are becoming rare and may go the way of the dodo in the future.
