Leopard

Pronunciation: /ˈlɛpərd/

Definitions of leopard

noun A large, carnivorous feline mammal of the subfamily Pantherinae, native to Africa and Asia, with a yellowish-brown coat patterned with black spots.

Example Sentences

A1 The leopard is a large wild cat with a spotted coat.

A2 Leopards are known for their ability to climb trees and swim.

B1 The leopard's camouflage helps it blend in with its surroundings while hunting.

B2 Leopards are solitary animals and are mainly active at night.

C1 The leopard population is declining due to habitat loss and poaching.

C2 Conservation efforts are being made to protect leopards and their habitats.

Examples of leopard in a Sentence

formal The leopard is known for its distinctive coat pattern and elusive nature.

informal I heard that there was a leopard sighting near the hiking trail yesterday.

slang That car is as fast as a leopard on the highway!

figurative Her quick thinking was like a leopard, always one step ahead.

Grammatical Forms of leopard

• plural: leopards
• comparative: more leopard-like
• superlative: most leopard-like
• present tense: leopard
• future tense: will leopard
• perfect tense: have leoparded
• continuous tense: is leoparding
• singular: leopard
• positive degree: leopard
• infinitive: to leopard
• gerund: leoparding
• participle: leoparded

Origin and Evolution of leopard

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'leopard' originated from the Greek word 'leopardos', which is a combination of 'leo' meaning lion and 'pardos' meaning panther.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'leopard' has remained relatively consistent in its usage to refer to the large, spotted cat species found in Africa and Asia.