big cat

noun

: a large wild animal of the cat family

lions, tigers, leopards, and other big cats

Examples of big cat in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The ivory and 175 pounds of big cat bones were concealed inside sawn timber in three containers, highlighting Vietnam’s role as a major regional hub for illicit wildlife trade. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Just before the Paper Tiger screening, Gray received the Career Leopard honor from the Swiss festival in a moment that seemed worthy of a big cat pun. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 9 Aug. 2026

The concession extends through four different eco-zones and happens to be prime rhino and big cat real estate. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026

In 2025–26 cheetahs introduced into Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh began venturing into and around Ranthambore National Park, increasing the number of big cat species in the landscape from two to three, alongside tigers and leopards. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 June 2026

Rhymes for big cat

• begat
• bobcat
• chitchat
• doormat
• ducat
• eclat
• format
• hazmat
• muskrat
• nonfat
• polecat
• thereat

Kids Definition

big cat

noun

: a large wild cat (as a leopard or tiger)