Puma

Pronunciation: /ˈpjuːmə/

Definitions of puma

noun A large, powerful wild cat with a tawny coat, found in the Americas.

Example Sentences

A1 A puma is a large wild cat.

A2 I saw a puma at the zoo last week.

B1 Pumas are also known as mountain lions or cougars.

B2 The puma is a solitary and elusive predator.

C1 Conservation efforts are being made to protect the puma population.

C2 The puma's stealth and agility make it a formidable hunter.

Examples of puma in a Sentence

formal The puma is a large, carnivorous cat found in the Americas.

informal I saw a puma while hiking in the mountains.

slang That guy is as fast as a puma on the basketball court.

figurative Her grace and agility on the dance floor reminded me of a puma.

Grammatical Forms of puma

• plural: pumas
• comparative: more puma
• superlative: most puma
• present tense: puma
• future tense: will puma
• perfect tense: have puma
• continuous tense: is pumaing
• singular: puma
• positive degree: puma
• infinitive: to puma
• gerund: pumaing
• participle: pumaed

Origin and Evolution of puma

First Known Use: 1774 year

Language of Origin: Quechua

Story behind the word: The word 'puma' originates from the Quechua language spoken by indigenous peoples in South America.

Evolution of the word: Originally used by indigenous peoples in South America to refer to the large cat species, the word 'puma' has been widely adopted in English and other languages to describe the same animal.