panther
noun
pan·ther ˈpan(t)-thər 
plural panthers also panther
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
Synonyms
- cat-a-mountain
- catamount
- cougar
- mountain lion
- puma
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Example Sentences
the panther is surprisingly difficult to spot
Recent Examples on the Web On a sunny morning in Rialto, Simmons, wearing a dashiki revealing forearm tattoos of a mermaid and a panther, was perplexed that the abuse at Cardinal Health had come from Latino colleagues. 
Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2022 In a blink-and-you'll-miss-it appearance, there also seems to be a possible dragon or dinosaur-type character, and a panther or jaguar. Lauren Huff, EW.com, 15 Aug. 2022 Newton and Seale adopted the black panther from Carmichael. Essence, 11 Aug. 2022 One standout is a marble panther that dates back to the second half of the 18th century. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2022 Inspired by Bagheera, the black panther in Rudyard Kipling’s Mowgli, but also by Old Delhi in India, where artists paint stylized animals on vintage postcards. Allyson Portee, Forbes, 11 Aug. 2022 His living room has a snarling portrait that looks part panther, part Batman. BostonGlobe.com, 7 Aug. 2022 Colin’s younger brother Aaron Sahlman finished sixth in the race and just missed being the fourth panther to better the record. Steve Hemphill, USA TODAY, 2 Aug. 2022 The footage also showed a panther that could project its own image and the gelatinous cube. Adam B. Vary, Variety, 21 July 2022 See More
Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2022 In a blink-and-you'll-miss-it appearance, there also seems to be a possible dragon or dinosaur-type character, and a panther or jaguar. Lauren Huff, EW.com, 15 Aug. 2022 Newton and Seale adopted the black panther from Carmichael. Essence, 11 Aug. 2022 One standout is a marble panther that dates back to the second half of the 18th century. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2022 Inspired by Bagheera, the black panther in Rudyard Kipling’s Mowgli, but also by Old Delhi in India, where artists paint stylized animals on vintage postcards. Allyson Portee, Forbes, 11 Aug. 2022 His living room has a snarling portrait that looks part panther, part Batman. BostonGlobe.com, 7 Aug. 2022 Colin’s younger brother Aaron Sahlman finished sixth in the race and just missed being the fourth panther to better the record. Steve Hemphill, USA TODAY, 2 Aug. 2022 The footage also showed a panther that could project its own image and the gelatinous cube. Adam B. Vary, Variety, 21 July 2022 See More 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
Phrases Containing panther
Kids Definition
panther
noun
pan·ther ˈpan-thər
1
: leopard
2
: cougar
3
: jaguar
panthers
noun
variants also panther
as in cougars
a large tawny cat of the wild the panther is surprisingly difficult to spot Synonyms & Similar Words
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- cougar
- pumas
- puma
- mountain lions
- catamounts
- cat-a-mountains