1. a large wild cat with a tawny coat, found in North and South America
Usage: also called mountain lion, cougar, or panther

Examples

• The puma stalked silently through the forest.
• Pumas are excellent climbers and can leap great distances.
• We saw puma tracks near the hiking trail.
• The zoo’s puma exhibit features a large outdoor enclosure.
• Pumas typically hunt deer and other large mammals.
• A puma can weigh up to 220 pounds.