Panther

Pronunciation: /ˈpæn.θər/

Definitions of panther

noun a large, powerful wild animal of the cat family, with yellowish-brown fur and black spots

Example Sentences

A1 The panther is a big cat.

A2 I saw a panther at the zoo.

B1 Panthers are known for their stealth and agility.

B2 The black panther is a majestic and powerful animal.

C1 Conservation efforts are crucial to protect the habitat of panthers.

C2 Researchers study the behavior and ecology of panthers in the wild.

Examples of panther in a Sentence

formal The panther is a majestic big cat known for its stealth and agility.

informal I saw a panther at the zoo today, it was so cool!

slang That panther is one sleek kitty!

figurative She moved through the crowd like a panther, graceful and powerful.

Grammatical Forms of panther

• plural: panthers
• comparative: more panther-like
• superlative: most panther-like
• present tense: panthers
• future tense: will panther
• perfect tense: have panthered
• continuous tense: is panthering
• singular: panther
• positive degree: panther
• infinitive: to panther
• gerund: panthering
• participle: panthered

Origin and Evolution of panther

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Ancient Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'panther' originated from the ancient Greek word 'panthēr' which means 'all beast'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'panther' has come to specifically refer to large wild cats with black fur, such as the black panther.