cougar

n. a large, powerful wild cat with brown fur that lives in the mountains and forests of North and South America.

n. a large, tawny feline (Puma concolor) native to the Americas, also known as a mountain lion or puma.

“The hikers were warned to stay on the trail because a cougar had been spotted nearby.”

“Wildlife biologists tracked the cougar across the mountain range to study its hunting patterns and territorial boundaries.”

American English

n. a slang word for an older woman who is interested in dating or having relationships with much younger men.

n. a slang term for an older woman who actively seeks sexual or romantic relationships with younger men; often carries a predatory or derogatory connotation.

“She is often called a cougar because all of her boyfriends are in their twenties.”

“The media frequently uses the term cougar to describe high-profile women who date younger men, though the label is often criticised as sexist.”

Slang · Informal · Humorous

n. a student or athlete who represents Washington State University or other schools with this mascot.

n. a student, alumnus, or sports team member of an institution that uses the cougar as its mascot, most notably Washington State University.

“The stadium was full of cheering Cougars wearing crimson and gray.”

“As a proud Cougar, he returned to the Pullman campus every autumn for the homecoming football game.”

American English · Informal