Synonyms for

Cougar

Verb / ˈku:gɜ: / Another word for cougar — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a large, tan or brown wild cat found in North and South America

Synonyms & similar words

mountainlion painter felisconcolor puma panther catamount panther puma catamount jaguarundi wildcat lynx leopard cheetah tiger lion leopard ocelot bobcat lynx jaguar serval caracal bobcat

Synonyms by register

Formal

puma mountain lion panther

Informal

big cat cat

Literary

painter catamount

Antonyms

kitten cub youngster juvenile child

Common collocations

  • cougar population
  • cougar attack
  • cougar sighting
  • cougar habitat
  • cougar cub
  • cougar prey
  • cougar season

Word family

noun cougar
adjective cougar

Usage note

While 'cougar' can refer to the animal, it is also a slang term for an older woman attracted to younger men. The context usually clarifies the intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. The cougar is a fierce predator.
  2. We saw a cougar while hiking in the woods.
  3. The cougar's roar can be heard for miles.
  4. The cougar is also known as a mountain lion.
  5. I read a book about cougars in the library.

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