Word
pumas
UK/pˈuːməz/
Countable noun
Definition
n. large wild cats with plain brown fur that live in the mountains and forests of the Americas. You may also know them as cougars or mountain lions.
n. large felids native to the Americas, with uniform tawny coats and long tails, also known as cougars or mountain lions in regional usage.
Examples
“Pumas live in mountains and hunt deer at night.”
“The guide warns hikers that pumas hunt at night and tells them to make noise on the trail.”
“At dusk the pumas move silently along the ridge, their pale coats blending with dry grass as they search for deer below.”
Examples
simple
“Pumas live in mountains and hunt deer at night.”
contextual
“The guide warns hikers that pumas hunt at night and tells them to make noise on the trail.”
complex
“At dusk the pumas move silently along the ridge, their pale coats blending with dry grass as they search for deer below.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “pumas” in context.
Verb
01. coexist with pumas
“Farmers are learning to coexist with pumas safely.”
verb + prep + noun
02. hunt pumas
“It is now illegal to hunt pumas in most regions.”
verb + noun
03. protect pumas
“New laws help protect pumas from illegal hunting.”
verb + noun
04. pumas prowl
“At night, pumas prowl the forest edges for food.”
noun + verb
05. pumas roam
“Pumas roam across huge areas in search of deer.”
noun + verb
Adjective
06. elusive pumas
“Elusive pumas are difficult to study in dense mountain forests.”
adj + noun
07. endangered pumas
“Endangered pumas need protected corridors to move safely.”
adj + noun
Noun
08. conservation of pumas
“Conservation of pumas depends on protecting wild corridors.”
noun + prep + noun
09. habitat of pumas
“Logging is destroying the natural habitat of pumas.”
noun + prep + noun
10. population of pumas
“The population of pumas is slowly recovering in this park.”
noun + prep + noun
11. a stable population of pumas
“The park now supports a stable population of pumas.”
12. protect endangered pumas from hunting
“The new reserve helps protect endangered pumas from hunting.”
Real-World Examples
“Pumas inhabit a wide range across the Americas, spanning from the high Andean regions of southern Peru to the lush jungles of Central America.” Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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