plural lions
1
a
or plural lion
: a large heavily built social cat (Panthera leo) of open or rocky areas chiefly of sub-Saharan Africa though once widely distributed throughout Africa and southern Asia that has a tawny body with a tufted tail and a shaggy blackish or dark brown mane in the male
b
: any of several large wildcats
especially
: cougar sense 1
c
Lion
: leo
2
a
: a person felt to resemble a lion (as in courage or ferocity)
b
: a person of outstanding interest or importance
a literary lion
3
Lion
[Lions (club)]
: a member of a major national and international service club
Synonyms of lion
Examples of lion in a Sentence
the roar of the lion
He was a literary lion among the writers of his time.
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King’s Academy sophomore Sabrina Callejas made three acrobatic saves and converted her own for good measure in the sudden-death penalty kick shootout as the Lions topped Miami Palmer Trinity 1-0 (5-4 PKs) on Wednesday to claim the 2A state title.
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Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2026
Lions senior guard Jaden Bailes scored 32 points with eight rebounds and nine assists.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 21 Feb. 2026
Two lion statues stand guard at the front entrance.
—Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 21 Feb. 2026
After rotating regularly between four bigs for much of the year, Gottlieb entrusted redshirt freshman Laura Williams with the lion’s share of opportunities at the five Thursday.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
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Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2026
Lions senior guard Jaden Bailes scored 32 points with eight rebounds and nine assists.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 21 Feb. 2026
Two lion statues stand guard at the front entrance.
—Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 21 Feb. 2026
After rotating regularly between four bigs for much of the year, Gottlieb entrusted redshirt freshman Laura Williams with the lion’s share of opportunities at the five Thursday.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
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“Lion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lion. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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