Bengal tiger

noun

: a tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) occurring especially in India

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Good things—whether the first blush of love or Bengal tigers—are always making false promises to endure. — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025 Eventually, all that remain on the boat are Pi and a Bengal tiger named Richard Parker. — David Lyman, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 The event included an appearance by the star of the show, the life-size Bengal tiger puppet, Richard Parker and his handlers. — Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Nov. 2025 The sanctuary currently houses 12 lions and one Bengal tiger, noting that most big cats were brought from overseas between six months and three years of age. — Staff Author, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Bengal tiger

Word History

First Known Use

1765, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Bengal tiger was in 1765

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