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Definition of panzer

panzer

/ˈpænzər/
pan · zer
Plural:panzers
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• noun

1

A German armored fighting vehicle or military tank, especially one used during the Second World War.

Example

"The history museum features a restored mid-century panzer in its twentieth-century European exhibit."

2

German armored military forces or mechanized tank divisions collectively (often used attributively).

Example

"Historians have written extensively about the logistics required to supply panzer divisions across vast distances."

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• Nearby Words

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pantyhose
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pap
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papacy

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from German Panzer ('armor' or 'tank'), a shortening of Panzerkampfwagen ('armored fighting vehicle'). It ultimately derives via Middle High German and Old French from Latin pantex, meaning 'paunch' or 'belly', originally referring to medieval armor protecting the abdomen.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Panzer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/panzer
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