panther

noun

pan·​ther ˈpan(t)-thər How to pronounce panther (audio)
plural panthers also panther
Synonyms of panthernext
1
: leopard: such as
a
: a leopard of a hypothetical exceptionally large fierce variety
b
: a leopard of the black color phase
2
: cougar sense 1 compare florida panther
3
: jaguar

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the panther is surprisingly difficult to spot
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Male panthers have a territory of up to 200 square miles, according to wildlife experts, which inevitably brings them into contact with roads, leading to fatal interactions. — Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025 Juvenile male panthers such as the roughly 1½ -year-old animal that died are more susceptible to vehicle strikes than other members of their species, with panthers under 3 years old representing about 70% of all road kills, according to the FWC. — Olivia Lloyd, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2025 Saldaña’s necklace has a panther head at the clasp with a rectangular emerald jewel at its mouth, with contrasting black jewels for the animal’s stripes. — Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 3 Mar. 2025 As for her accessories, Saldaña opted for a pair of stud earrings and a bold statement choker with emeralds and panther inspiration courtesy of Cartier. — Julia Teti, WWD, 2 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for panther

Word History

Etymology

Middle English pantere, from Anglo-French panthere, from Latin panthera, from Greek panthēr

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of panther was in the 13th century

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panther

noun
pan·​ther ˈpan(t)-thər How to pronounce panther (audio)
plural panthers also panther
1
: leopard
especially : one that is black
2
: cougar
3
: jaguar

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