catamounts

noun

Definition of catamountsnext
plural of catamount
as in panthers
a large tawny cat of the wild found the footprints of a catamount on the mountain trail

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Recent Examples of catamounts Mountain lions are also known as cougars, pumas, panthers or catamounts, and there are projected to be 3,800 to 4,400 mountain lions currently in the wild in Colorado, the CPW noted. —Mason Leath, ABC News, 2 Jan. 2026 Mountain lions — also known as cougars, pumas or catamounts — can weigh 130 pounds and grow to more than 6 feet long. —Dallas Morning News, 2 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catamounts
  1. panthers
  2. mountain lions
  3. cougars
Noun
  • Falco knew about its lore, how a panther once stalked the community for months.
    — Stephen M. Deusner, Pitchfork, 8 Feb. 2026
  • The colorful panther pattern adds a bold touch to your nightly routine while still prioritizing comfort.
    — John Monaco, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
Definition of panthers
Noun
  • The land, which is home to herds of pronghorn antelope, mountain lions, wolves, mule deer and groves of aspen trees, was originally planned for geothermal development when Santa Clara city leaders bought it nearly 50 years ago.
    — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Jefferson County Investigators said mountain lions are common in the foothills and mountain areas.
    — Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Definition of mountain lions
Noun
  • In one, a therapist-like figure helps a young man through a question about how to improve communication with his mother—then starts serving him ads for hot cougars in his area.
    — Julia Black, Vanity Fair, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Male cougars are extremely territorial, and two landowners located near each other accounted for nine of the 31 reports.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Definition of cougars

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“Catamounts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catamounts. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.

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