noun

panzer

PANT-suh

Panzer (noun) means a tank, especially one used by Germany during World War II. Example: “The museum has a restored panzer on display.”

noun

A tank, especially one used by Germany during World War II.

"The museum has a restored panzer on display."

The armoured tank divisions of the German military in World War II.

"Historians studied how panzer divisions broke through enemy lines."

How to use panzer

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA German tank or armoured unit, especially from the World War II era.

Word forms

panzers plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from German Panzer ("armour"), from Old French panciere ("coat of mail"), ultimately from Latin pantex ("belly, paunch").

Origin: Latin

Frequently asked questions

What does “panzer” mean?

The word “panzer” means a tank, especially one used by Germany during World War II. In plain terms, a German tank or armoured unit, especially from the World War II era.

How do you pronounce “panzer”?

“Panzer” is pronounced PANT-suh (/ˈpæntsə(ɹ)/ in IPA).

How do you use “panzer” in a sentence?

Here is “panzer” used in a sentence: “The museum has a restored panzer on display.”

What part of speech is “panzer”?

“Panzer” is a noun.

Where does the word “panzer” come from?

The word “panzer” comes from Latin. Borrowed from German Panzer ("armour"), from Old French panciere ("coat of mail"), ultimately from Latin pantex ("belly, paunch").

How many meanings does “panzer” have?

“Panzer” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a tank, especially one used by Germany during World War II.