lion

noun

li·on ˈlī-ən How to pronounce lion (audio)

plural lions

or plural lion : a large heavily built social cat (Panthera leo) of open or rocky areas chiefly of sub-Saharan Africa though once widely distributed throughout Africa and southern Asia that has a tawny body with a tufted tail and a shaggy blackish or dark brown mane in the male

: any of several large wildcats

especially : cougar sense 1

capitalized : leo

: a person felt to resemble a lion (as in courage or ferocity)

: a person of outstanding interest or importance

a literary lion

capitalized [Lions (club)] : a member of a major national and international service club

lionlike

ˈlī-ən-ˌlīk How to pronounce lion (audio)

adjective

Example Sentences

the roar of the lion He was a literary lion among the writers of his time.

Recent Examples on the Web Booths set-up by government agencies, community non-profits and independent art sellers lined the street while lion dancers weaved in and out of the crowd, often stopping to interact with young children mesmerized by the bright, colorful costumes.

Danielle Echeverria, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Sep. 2022 The lion rampant is a nod to the Royal Banner of the Royal Arms of Scotland, the crown’s official banner in Scotland.

Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC News, 11 Sep. 2022 At first, her influence was limited by her lack of experience: Churchill was by 1952 an old lion who still spoke fondly of Queen Victoria.

Adrian Higgins, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 The national touring production of this Disney musical about an African lion cub’s coming of age is in its final weekend of performances.

San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 The celebration, still selling tickets online and at the door, continues Sunday until 9 p.m. and includes multiple lion dances, music, vendors, food and a lantern parade.

oregonlive, 4 Sep. 2022 Plescia was hired by the state of Utah in 1976, to restore and repair the lion statues mounted at the side entrances of the Utah State Capitol.

Palak Jayswal, The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 Aug. 2022 The film, which relies on visual effects for its big cats, packs suspense and (intentional?) laughs into a tight 90-minute thriller that maintains a strong anti-poaching message despite the aforementioned Elba vs. lion wrestling match.

Sonaiya Kelley, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2022 Fox dressed up in a blue sports bra, biker shorts, a matching sweater, and a light blue and pink fuzzy hat, while Kelly stood out in a pink cartoon lion top and light blue pants.

Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 17 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	lions
释义	lion noun li·on ˈlī-ən plural lions 1 a or plural lion : a large heavily built social cat (Panthera leo) of open or rocky areas chiefly of sub-Saharan Africa though once widely distributed throughout Africa and southern Asia that has a tawny body with a tufted tail and a shaggy blackish or dark brown mane in the male b : any of several large wildcats especially : cougar sense 1 c capitalized : leo 2 a : a person felt to resemble a lion (as in courage or ferocity) b : a person of outstanding interest or importance a literary lion 3 capitalized [Lions (club)] : a member of a major national and international service club lionlike ˈlī-ən-ˌlīk adjective Synonyms baron captain czar tsar tzar king lord magnate mogul monarch Napoleon prince tycoon See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences the roar of the lion He was a literary lion among the writers of his time. Recent Examples on the Web Booths set-up by government agencies, community non-profits and independent art sellers lined the street while lion dancers weaved in and out of the crowd, often stopping to interact with young children mesmerized by the bright, colorful costumes. Danielle Echeverria, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Sep. 2022 The lion rampant is a nod to the Royal Banner of the Royal Arms of Scotland, the crown’s official banner in Scotland. Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC News, 11 Sep. 2022 At first, her influence was limited by her lack of experience: Churchill was by 1952 an old lion who still spoke fondly of Queen Victoria. Adrian Higgins, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 The national touring production of this Disney musical about an African lion cub’s coming of age is in its final weekend of performances. San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 The celebration, still selling tickets online and at the door, continues Sunday until 9 p.m. and includes multiple lion dances, music, vendors, food and a lantern parade. oregonlive, 4 Sep. 2022 Plescia was hired by the state of Utah in 1976, to restore and repair the lion statues mounted at the side entrances of the Utah State Capitol. Palak Jayswal, The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 Aug. 2022 The film, which relies on visual effects for its big cats, packs suspense and (intentional?) laughs into a tight 90-minute thriller that maintains a strong anti-poaching message despite the aforementioned Elba vs. lion wrestling match. Sonaiya Kelley, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2022 Fox dressed up in a blue sports bra, biker shorts, a matching sweater, and a light blue and pink fuzzy hat, while Kelly stood out in a pink cartoon lion top and light blue pants. Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 17 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English lioun, from Anglo-French leun, lion, from Latin leon-, leo, from Greek leōn First Known Use 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing lion ant lion California sea lion aphid lion golden lion tamarin lion's den lion's share sea lion mountain lion ant lion California sea lion aphid lion golden lion tamarin lion's den lion's share sea lion mountain lion See More Kids Definition lion noun li·on ˈlī-ən : a large meat-eating animal of the cat family that has a brownish buff coat, a tufted tail, and in the male a shaggy mane and that lives in Africa and southern Asia lions noun plural of lion as in magnates a person of rank, power, or influence in a particular field the book festival brought together two lions of contemporary poetry for a joint reading Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance magnates kings tycoons princes barons czars lords monarchs stars moguls tsars figures captains tzars Napoleons big boys big guns bigfoots big shots celebrities heavyweights fat cats nawabs notables bigwigs deities big wheels nabobs bigfeet biggies superstars gods kahunas personages big cheeses main men heavies personalities supremos demigods poo-bahs VIPs honchos movers and shakers pooh-bahs Antonyms & Near Antonyms underlings subordinates lightweights inferiors nobodies small-timers zeroes zeros half-pints See More
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lion

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