giant panda

American  

noun

1. panda.

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giant panda British  

noun

1. See panda

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Etymology

Origin of giant panda

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

Giant panda numbers have risen by 17% in the past decade, upgrading the species from an “endangered” to “vulnerable” status.

From Washington Times • Aug. 22, 2020

Giant panda celebrates sixth birthday at San Diego Zoo:

From Washington Post • Aug. 1, 2018

Giant panda Ying Ying, who was due to give birth to Hong Kong's first giant panda cub, has suffered a miscarriage.

From BBC • Oct. 7, 2015

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Giant panda Tian Tian plays with log at Edinburgh zoo – video Foraging alone, and sleeping when they are not eating, wild pandas seldom come into contact with humans.

From The Guardian • Aug. 25, 2015

Giant panda Mei Xiang gave birth to a second cub Saturday night, hours after having the first cub, the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., said.

From MSNBC • Aug. 23, 2015