giant panda
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of giant panda
First recorded in 1935–40
Example Sentences
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With his signature black and white fur, the first giant panda born in Indonesia is growing and thriving ahead of his public debut this month.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
The first original movies Pixar made under Docter included “Luca,” about a shy Italian boy who’s secretly a sea creature, and “Turning Red,” about a Chinese-Canadian girl who transforms into a giant panda during puberty.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026
For example, the polar bear represents the Arctic, sea turtles serve as ambassadors to the sea, the bald eagle is iconic to North America and the giant panda symbolizes conservation efforts in China.
From Salon • Apr. 17, 2025
The birth is a "true rarity" as their mother is the oldest giant panda on record to give birth for the first time.
From BBC • Aug. 16, 2024
Over the years, the Chinese language has given the giant panda more than twenty different names, including spotted bear, bamboo bear, giant bear cat, and bear cat.
From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh
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