giant panda

noun

1. panda ( def 1 ).

giant panda

noun

1. See panda

Word History and Origins

Origin of giant panda¹

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

A little more than two months after two giant pandas — the first sent to the U.S. in 21 years — debuted at the San Diego Zoo, fans can now do a virtual pop-in.

From Los Angeles Times

A zoo in Finland is to return two giant pandas to China eight years early, saying it can no longer afford to look after them.

From BBC

The birth is a "true rarity" as their mother is the oldest giant panda on record to give birth for the first time.

From BBC

China’s Xi Jinping hinted at a return of the popular giant panda loan program.

From Los Angeles Times

A pair of giant pandas from China will soon be housed at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington DC, the zoo has announced.

From BBC