Black Panther

noun

plural Black Panthers
: a member of a Black revolutionary organization that fought for racial equality and justice in the United States from 1966 to 1982

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Watch Black Panther on Disney+ Spider-Man: Homecoming After fighting alongside Iron Man in Germany, Peter Parker resumes his normal life as a teenager in New York City while sneaking around to fight crime as Spider-Man. Jacqueline Weiss, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025 Throughout his nearly six-decade career, Kirby went on to create or co-create numerous iconic Marvel characters including the Avengers, Black Panther, Fantastic Four, Hulk, Iron Man, Silver Surfer, Thor and the X-Men (many with Stan Lee). Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Mar. 2025 From her childhood sewing machine and early college sketches, to up-close looks at the Malcolm X zoot suits and Turkana-tribe inspired beadwork for Black Panther, the result was a comprehensive, full-circle story. Essence, 4 Mar. 2025 Tazewell now stands alongside icons that include Edith Head, the record holder of eight Oscars for best costume design, Orry-Kelly and Ruth E. Carter, who became the first Black woman to win the category when she was awarded the Oscar in 2019 for Black Panther. Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Black Panther

Word History

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Black Panther was in 1965

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“Black Panther.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Black%20Panther. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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