Thesaurus results for COUGAR

cougar

noun

ˈkü-gər

Definition of cougar next

as in panther

a large tawny cat of the wild in many regions, suburban developments have encroached upon the habitat of the cougar

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Recent Examples of cougar The National Park Service recommends key points to stay safe around cougars. —

Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 18 Dec. 2024 One instance is when a cougar is munching on the remains of one of their Bigfoot friends. —

Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024 Mountain lions—also known as cougars, panthers, or pumas—are among the largest wild cats in the United States. —

Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024 Appearing just twice a year, during the spring and autumn equinoxes, this elusive shadow resembles a cougar in pursuit of its prey and creates an enchanting silhouette on Superstition Mountain over Apache Junction. —

Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 19 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cougar