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

Examples of panther in a Sentence

the panther is surprisingly difficult to spot

Recent Examples on the Web

Florida’s charismatic wildlife, including panthers, manatees and eagles, have won the hearts of the public and big shares of imperiled species funding. —Kevin Spear, Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2024

Legoland’s builders put together 29 little hockey players, 20 fans, 18 dance-team members and six four-legged panthers. —Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2024

That way, panthers would not continue to be killed because a road hasn’t needed to be worked on. —Tia Russell, Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2024

Another piece on display will be a John Galliano panther print dress from the designer’s fall 1996 collection, The Baby Maker, which the model wore on the runway. —Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 15 June 2024

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

• Florida panther

Kids Definition

panther

noun

pan·​ther ˈpan(t)-thər 

plural panthers also panther

1

: leopard

especially : one that is black

2

: cougar

3

: jaguar