as in panther
a large tawny cat of the wild
adult pumas can sometimes weigh over 200 pounds
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of puma
Per the San Lorenzo Valley Post, Albert, who lived in the Santa Cruz Mountains, is reported to have been killed by a puma.
—
Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
This has also helped to reduce conflict between pumas and local gauchos who are sheep farmers.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 26 Nov. 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
What to Do in Chilean Patagonia The Chilean part of Patagonia, which stretches more than 1,000 miles north to south, is home to volcanos, glacial fjords, a temperate rain forest, and the highest density of pumas in the world.
—Jordan Harvey, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for puma 
Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
This has also helped to reduce conflict between pumas and local gauchos who are sheep farmers.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 26 Nov. 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
What to Do in Chilean Patagonia The Chilean part of Patagonia, which stretches more than 1,000 miles north to south, is home to volcanos, glacial fjords, a temperate rain forest, and the highest density of pumas in the world.
—Jordan Harvey, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for puma
Thesaurus Entries Near puma
Cite this Entry
“Puma.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puma. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share