panther

noun

pan·​ther ˈpan(t)-thər How to pronounce panther (audio)
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
3
: jaguar

Examples of panther in a Sentence

the panther is surprisingly difficult to spot
Recent Examples on the Web These elusive predators have many names, such as cougar, puma, panther, catamount, ghost cat, or painter. Craig Caudill, Field & Stream, 14 Feb. 2024 In Florida, a combination of four- and six-foot fencing allows panthers and deer to jump into many of Florida Power and Light’s solar facilities, said Jack Eble, a company spokesman. Catrin Einhorn, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2024 Endangered panther killed by train in South Florida Tucker Carlson to interview Vladimir Putin in Moscow Aliza Chasan Aliza Chasan is a digital producer at 60 Minutes and CBSNews.com. Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2024 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) estimates that 120 to 230 adult panthers exist in the wild. Ryan Ballogg, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Jan. 2024 Kids will enjoy a trip to Flamingo Island, Alligator Lagoon, the arboretum and the natural habitats of panthers, bobcats and river otters. Miami Staff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024 Male panthers are known to explore a broader territory, spanning over 200,000 acres, compared to females. Ryan Ballogg, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Jan. 2024 In 2022, 27 panthers were struck and killed by vehicles in Florida — the same number that were found dead in 2021. CBS News, 11 Jan. 2024 Mountain lions, which are also known as cougars, pumas or panthers, can be found across the globe, from Canada to South America, according to the National Wildlife Federation. Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 16 Dec. 2023

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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

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

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Cite this Entry

“Panther.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/panther. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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