Meaning & use
jaguar
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Meanings
nouncountable
A large, spotted wild cat of Central and South America, known for its powerful build and swimming ability.
Grammar: Countable: one jaguar, two jaguars.
The jaguar is the largest cat in the Americas.
We saw a jaguar swimming across the river in the Pantanal.
Jaguars are solitary and territorial animals.
nouncountabletrademark
A luxury car brand (trademark) known for sports sedans and racing heritage.
Grammar: Often capitalized as a brand name; usually singular in reference to the brand.
He drives a Jaguar to work every day.
The new Jaguar model was unveiled at the auto show.
Word forms
| plural | jaguars |
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Common combinations
- jaguar habitat
- Deforestation is destroying jaguar habitat in the Amazon.
- jaguar population
- The jaguar population has declined due to hunting and habitat loss.
- jaguar spotting
- Tourists go jaguar spotting in Brazil's wetlands.
Synonyms and how they differ
Commonly confused: jaguar or leopard? jaguar or panther?
jaguar vs leopard
Leopards live in Africa and Asia, while jaguars live in the Americas; jaguars are heavier and have rosettes with central spots.
jaguar vs panther
Panther is a broad term often used for black leopards or pumas; jaguar is a specific species.
Practice
Which sentence uses 'jaguar' correctly?
Choose one answer.
Jaguars are excellent swimmers, so option C is correct. Options A, B, and D contain factual errors about the animal's class or habitat.
Make it your own
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