leopardnoun [ C ]
uk/ˈlep.əd/us/ˈlep.ɚd/B2 a large wild cat that has yellow fur with black spots on it and lives in Africa and southern Asia
Examples
- The leopard seizes its kill and begins to eat.
- We saw some leopards under the trees.
- Have you ever seen a leopard?
- He was badly mauled by a leopard.
- The zoo has three leopards.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Felines (cats)
- big cat
- cat
- cheetah
- cougar
- feline
- kitty
- lynx
- Manx cat
- marmalade cat
- moggy
- mountain lion
- mouser
- puss
- pussy
- pussycat
- sabre-toothed tiger
- Siamese
- tabby
- tomcat
- wildcat
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Examples from literature
- Although the patterns on the fur of tigers and leopards are very different, both serve the same purpose – to make it harder for their prey to see them.
- Safari guides can help you find Africa’s Big Five: lion, leopard, water buffalo, rhinoceros, and elephant.
- This tortoise lives in the savannas of Africa – just like real leopards.
Idiom(s)
a leopard can't/doesn't change its spots