noun
- a large wild cat, especially a black leopard or jaguar
- a cougar or mountain lion
Usage: North American usage
Examples
- The black panther moved silently through the jungle.
- Panthers are excellent climbers and swimmers.
- A panther was spotted near the hiking trail last week.
- The zoo’s panther exhibit attracts many visitors.
- Panthers hunt primarily at night.
- The Florida panther is an endangered subspecies.