: a large strong cat (Panthera pardus) of southern Asia and Africa that is adept at climbing and is usually tawny or buff with black spots arranged in rosettes
called alsopanther
b
: the fur or pelt of a leopard
2
: a heraldic representation of a lion passant guardant
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The golf skort comes in 23 colors, from classic black and white to playful leopard print.—Esme Benjamin, People.com, 1 July 2025 Snakeskin is giving leopard print a run for its money — at least in the footwear department.—Kelsey Stewart, Refinery29, 25 June 2025 She’s created a few standout pieces, including a corset and minidress (there’s also a bodysuit and swimwear in a frisky leopard print and some faux leather bottoms), which are essentials in her own wardrobe.—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 23 June 2025 Stewart stood out in a hot pink jacket over a white outfit, which also featured a hint of his signature leopard print, while his wife wore a pink shirt with a peach design and a matching skirt.—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 20 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for leopard
Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Anglo-French lepart, leupart, from Late Latin leopardus, from Greek leopardos, from leōn lion + pardos leopard
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