giant panda
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of giant panda
First recorded in 1935–40
Example Sentences
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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
"We are all looking forward to meet the giant panda cubs. Please wait a few months patiently to make their debut and officially meet everyone!"
From BBC • Aug. 16, 2024
China’s Xi Jinping hinted at a return of the popular giant panda loan program.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2024
“For some iconic species such as the giant panda, conservation successes can also help hundreds of lesser-known species that live alongside them,” says Axel Moehrenschlager of IUCN.
From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh
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