Black Panther

noun

plural Black Panthers
: a member of a Black revolutionary organization that fought for racial equality and justice in the United States from 1966 to 1982

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The shoe’s design was inspired by the Black Panther, which is Virginia Union University’s school mascot. Layla Ilchi, WWD, 2 Nov. 2024 Other credits include The Wild Robot, Black Panther, Us, Queen of Katwe, Little Monsters and A Quiet Place: Day One. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024 Greg also painted Deadpool, Captain America vs. Hitler, Black Panther, Thor and other characters for Marvel. Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024 At the opening night of the Off-Broadway musical Teeth on Thursday, Oct. 31, the Wild Robot actress — who played Nakia in Black Panther and its sequel Wakanda Forever — dressed up as another Marvel character. Rachel Raposas, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Black Panther 

Word History

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Black Panther was in 1965

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“Black Panther.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Black%20Panther. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.

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