cougar
nounUK /ˈkuː.ɡər/
US /ˈkuː.ɡɚ/
A cougar is a big wild cat with tan fur that lives in the mountains and forests.
We saw a cougar hiding in the rocks near the trail.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A large wild cat of North and South America, also called a puma or mountain lion.
The cougar is a skilled hunter that can leap great distances.
3. Informal: an older woman who is romantically interested in much younger men.
The tabloids called her a cougar after she started dating a younger actor.
4. A type of military vehicle or aircraft named after the animal.
The cougar armored vehicle is used to transport troops safely.