leopard

noun

leop·​ard ˈle-pərd 

1

a

: a large strong cat (Panthera pardus) of southern Asia and Africa that is adept at climbing and is usually tawny or buff with black spots arranged in rosettes

called also panther

b

: the fur or pelt of a leopard

2

: a heraldic representation of a lion passant guardant

Illustration of leopard

• leopard 1

Examples of leopard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

At the event, Lipa paired an oversize Puma racing jacket with a leather corset, leopard print miniskirt and sheer tights. —Hannah Malach, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025

For his monologue, Chalamet wore a Celine green leather jacket with a leopard print lining, a black T-shirt, blue jeans, a silver chain, and what appeared to be Ugg boots. —Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Jan. 2025

Other pictures showcased Redd in an all-black look with a chain around his neck standing next to Leray in a leopard print bra top, black duster and jeans. —Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025

Leopard Print The leopard print trend isn’t going anywhere. —Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 8 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French lepart, leupart, from Late Latin leopardus, from Greek leopardos, from leōn lion + pardos leopard

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing leopard

• a leopard can't change its spots
• clouded leopard
• leopard cat
• leopard frog
• leopard seal
• snow leopard

Kids Definition

leopard

noun

leop·​ard ˈlep-ərd 

: a large strong cat of southern Asia and Africa that has a brownish buff coat with black spots arranged in broken rings

called also panther