panda
noun
pan·da
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Definition of panda
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: red panda
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: a large black-and-white mammal (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) of chiefly central China that feeds primarily on bamboo shoots and is now usually classified with the bears (family Ursidae)
— called also giant panda
Illustration of panda
A red panda, B panda 2
Examples of panda in a Sentence
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Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute shared some news about their panda Mei Xiang. — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE.com, "National Zoo Panda's Recent 'Behavioral Changes' Could Mean She Is Pregnant," 7 Aug. 2019 The series will feature a number of animals, including pandas, giraffes, Galápagos tortoises, koalas, elephants, mountain lions, and two baby cheetahs. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "In 2019, can the San Diego Zoo make new fans out of TV viewers?," 3 Aug. 2019 Visitors will get a free skewer of the spiced-to-order chicken, a free water or soft drink, a fortune cookie and a chance to pose with a panda cosplayer. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Comic-Con 2019: Top 10 cheap eats at Comic-Con this week," 17 July 2019 The order includes both obligate carnivores such as lions, as well as bamboo-munching pandas. — Brian Kateman, Quartz, "Vegan pets sound bougie, but they might just save the Earth," 12 June 2019 When the villainous snow leopard Tai Lung threatens Po's homeland, the hapless panda is chosen to fulfil an ancient prophecy and defend the Valley from attack. — Houston Chronicle, "Outside the Megaplex: Here are the Houston arthouse movies showing July 5-11," 3 July 2019 From children playing on Tiananmen Square to dense bamboo forests housing rare pandas, capture the many faces of China. — National Geographic, "China High School Expedition," 12 June 2019 Artisanal cotton candy company Bon Puf served sugary creations in animal shapes like puppies, pandas, and ducks, while organic popsicle company, Pop, served up their signature frozen fruit products. — Vogue, "All the Fabulous Details From Khloé Kardashian’s Birthday Party For Daughter True," 15 Apr. 2019 Perhaps your first foray into masturbating wasn't with a pool jet but a stuffed panda bear with one eye—looking at you, Booksmart—or My Little Pony á la Pen15 (truly a seminal show). — Haley Swanson, Glamour, "6 Benefits of Female Masturbation That Will Convince You to Do it More," 30 May 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'panda.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for panda
panda
noun
English Language Learners Definition of panda
: a large animal with black-and-white fur that looks like a bear, lives in China, and eats mostly bamboo shoots
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panda
noun
pan·da
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Kids Definition of panda
1
: red panda
2
: a large black-and-white animal of central and western China that feeds mostly on the leaves and stems of the bamboo and is related to the bear
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