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

Timothée Chalamet wore a black Bottega Veneta suit with a Cartier necklace that featured a panther pendant. —Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 16 Feb. 2025

The biologists captured the animal as part of a long-term research program that monitors panther movements, health and population dynamics, the commission said. —Landon Mion, Fox News, 16 Feb. 2025

This effort is part of a long-term research program that monitors panther movements, health and population dynamics. —Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025

Just between 120 and 230 adult panthers are alive in Florida, according to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. —Kerry Breen, CBS News, 31 Dec. 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

Rhymes for panther

• anther

Kids Definition

panther

noun

pan·​ther ˈpan(t)-thər 

plural panthers also panther

1

: leopard

especially : one that is black

2

: cougar

3

: jaguar