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 of panther

• cougar
• puma

Examples of panther in a Sentence

the panther is surprisingly difficult to spot

Recent Examples on the Web

Locals were regaled with other stories of bears, panthers and other game killed where now there were houses and farms. — Paul Schullery, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026

Originally designed in the 1980s, the watch echoes the fluid movements of the panther thanks to an ultra-flexible structure. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2026

At the Academy of Country Music Awards in May, where Twain served as host, the musician modeled a shining silver gown by Falguni Shane Peacock featuring a panther design. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 23 July 2026

Honey is poured across her lover’s body, while a black panther watches Musgraves from a distance. — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026

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