Synonyms for

Leopard

Verb / ˈlepɜ:d / Another word for leopard — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a large, carnivorous feline with a yellow or brown coat and black spots

Synonyms & similar words

pantherapardus panther jaguar cougar puma catamount cheetah tiger lion bobcat lynx ocelot wildcat cat feline sabertooth serval caracal

Synonyms by register

Formal

Panthera pardus

Informal

cat big cat

Literary

ounce pard

Antonyms

mouse rabbit deer gazelle antelope lamb

Common collocations

  • spotted leopard
  • leopard print
  • leopard gecko
  • snow leopard
  • black leopard
  • leopard seal
  • leopard tortoise

Word family

noun leopard

Usage note

While 'leopard' refers to a specific large cat, it is sometimes used informally to describe anything with a spotted pattern. 'Pard' is an archaic term for leopard.

Example sentences

  1. The leopard is a fast runner.
  2. The leopard's spots help it blend into its surroundings.
  3. Leopards are found in Africa and Asia.
  4. The leopard is a top predator in its habitat.
  5. I like learning about different types of big cats, like the leopard.

Quotes

  • "The spots on the leopard don't change when he moves into the shadows." - George Carlin
  • "Leopards are graceful, elusive creatures that have always captured our imagination." - Steve Winter
  • "The beauty of the leopard is that she's both fierce and fragile." - Melanie Laurent

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