giant panda

noun

: panda sense 2

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China, the only country in the world where giant pandas live in the wild, keeps a firm handle on their international distribution. — Janis MacKey Frayer, NBC news, 14 May 2026 After two years without its most beloved residents, Zoo Atlanta is finally getting its giant pandas back — and for locals who’ve missed them, the wait is almost over. — Ryan Brennan april 24, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026 However, giant pandas returned to the United States in June 2024 when a pair arrived in San Diego. — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 15 May 2026 In a city best known for politics and international relations, perhaps the greatest ambassadors of all are the famous giant pandas, cared for by zookeepers like Mariel Lally. — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for giant panda

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First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of giant panda was in 1920

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giant panda

noun
: panda sense 2

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