Black Panther

noun

plural Black Panthers
: a member of a Black revolutionary organization that fought for racial equality and justice in the United States from 1966 to 1982

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Lamar was also nominated for the Black Panther soundtrack (2019), but not as a lead artist. Paul Grein, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2025 Overseeing the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Feige has franchise credits including Black Panther, The Avengers, X-Men and Spider-Man. Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025 Bold statement jewelry, including thick golden cuffs and choker necklace—reminiscent of the jewelry Carter and Douriean Fletcher crafted for Black Panther characters—as well as wooden beaded pieces, punctuated the look. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025 The entire October 26 event — which featured nods to Black Panther, the late Diane Keaton, and more — was meant to channel a film shoot; Baz Luhrmann was even there to oversee a director’s cut. Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Black Panther

Word History

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Black Panther was in 1965

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“Black Panther.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Black%20Panther. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.

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