puma Definition
a large, slender, solitary cat that has a yellowish-brown coat with black spots and a long, tufted tail, native to the Americas.
Using puma: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "puma" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The puma is also known as the mountain lion.
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Pumas are excellent hunters and can take down prey much larger than themselves.
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The puma is a skilled climber and can jump up to 20 feet in a single leap.
puma Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for puma
- panther
- cougar
- mountain lion
Phrases with puma
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I just bought a new pair of Puma shoes for my workouts.
puma punku
an archaeological site in Bolivia that contains ruins of a pre-Columbian temple complex
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Summary: puma in Brief
A 'puma' [ˈpjuːmə] is a large, solitary cat native to the Americas. It has a yellowish-brown coat with black spots and a long, tufted tail. Pumas are skilled hunters and climbers, able to take down prey much larger than themselves and jump up to 20 feet in a single leap.
