A sphinx is a creature from old stories. It has a lion’s body and a human head. It often appears in myths and legends.
The Sphinx guards the ancient pyramid.
Many stories tell of the Sphinx’s riddle.
Sometimes, a person is called a sphinx if they do not tell what they think or feel. They keep secrets and seem mysterious.
She is a real sphinx and speaks little.
He stays quiet like a sphinx in class.
A sphinx can mean a hard question or puzzle to solve. This meaning comes from stories where the sphinx asked riddles.
The Sphinx’s riddle was very hard.
She solved the sphinx before others.
A sphinx moth is a type of insect that can fly quickly and stay still in the air. It has a long nose to drink flower nectar.
The sphinx moth flies fast in the garden.
Sphinx moths have long noses for flowers.
Sphinx is software used in computer coding to create documents. It helps programmers make guides and manuals easily.
We use Sphinx to write program manuals.
Sphinx creates easy-to-read web documents.
In computer security, Sphinx means a special way to send secret messages. It helps keep information private and safe from outsiders.
Sphinx packets enhance privacy in messaging.
The Sphinx protocol hides message details well.