panted; panting; pants
1
a
: to breathe quickly, spasmodically, or in a labored manner
b
: to run panting
c
: to move with or make a throbbing or puffing sound
2
: to long eagerly : yearn
: to utter with panting : gasp
1
a
: a panting breath
b
: the visible movement of the chest accompanying such a breath
2
: a throbbing or puffing sound
pant
3 of 5variant of pants sense 1
Synonyms
Examples of pant in a Sentence
Verb
Dogs pant when they are hot.
The hikers were panting by the time they reached the top of the hill.
Recent Examples on the Web
Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 9 May 2024
As the dog panted and scarfed down a sandwich, Sweeney refused to break character, demonstrating a level of dedication that sometimes even cast members can’t muster.
—Esther Zuckerman, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2024
Theo shoved the things into her pillowcase and got to the front door, panting.
—Addie Citchens, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2024
Men’s Waffle Knit Pants A good pair of pants has the potential to transform your travel experience, which is exactly what these Waffle Knit pants from Cozy Earth aim to do.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2024
Joey suggests using baby powder and lotion, which leads to exactly what this vinyl figurine depicts: Ross pants down with powder all over his black ensemble.
—Melissa Epifano, EW.com, 16 Oct. 2023
As seen on a video published by the BBC on Sunday, two women got in front of the crowd looking at the famous Leonardo da Vinci panting and threw soup at it.
—Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 29 Jan. 2024
The Drop Catalina Pull-on Sweater Pant Pair the Catalina pants with the matching Clancy Drawstring Hoodie for a coordinated airport look that’s effortlessly stylish and optimally comfortable.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2024
This behavior isn’t exactly a sign of aggression — alligators open their mouths to regulate their temperature, like panting dogs.
—Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 17 Jan. 2024
Audrey Gibbs, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
She was last seen wearing a gray sleeveless top, black pants and white tennis shoes.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 10 May 2024
The pants even have pockets, which add a stylish touch.
—Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
So the cut of his pants were always wider leg — a little slouchy, a little drop waist, a drop crotch — which was intentional to give him that sort of cool factor.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 8 May 2024
Pull-On Millennium Pants Shoppers love that these pants look professional enough to wear to work while still being comfortable.
—Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 7 May 2024
Stock up on comfortable travel pants ahead of your next trip.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 7 May 2024
Brooks showed a calmer demeanor Brooks appeared in court in a wheelchair, while wearing a blue plaid shirt and pants, his hair grown out and braided.
—Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 6 May 2024
The comedian was bandage-free as he was photographed on the event carpet on April 18, alongside his cast members, in a black button-up shirt with a matching suit jacket over it and beige pants.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 27 Apr. 2024
Verb
The bear panted and woofed, its lower lip curled back to show its teeth, but Night stood his ground.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 9 May 2024
As the dog panted and scarfed down a sandwich, Sweeney refused to break character, demonstrating a level of dedication that sometimes even cast members can’t muster.
—Esther Zuckerman, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2024
Theo shoved the things into her pillowcase and got to the front door, panting.
—Addie Citchens, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2024
Men’s Waffle Knit Pants A good pair of pants has the potential to transform your travel experience, which is exactly what these Waffle Knit pants from Cozy Earth aim to do.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2024
Joey suggests using baby powder and lotion, which leads to exactly what this vinyl figurine depicts: Ross pants down with powder all over his black ensemble.
—Melissa Epifano, EW.com, 16 Oct. 2023
As seen on a video published by the BBC on Sunday, two women got in front of the crowd looking at the famous Leonardo da Vinci panting and threw soup at it.
—Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 29 Jan. 2024
The Drop Catalina Pull-on Sweater Pant Pair the Catalina pants with the matching Clancy Drawstring Hoodie for a coordinated airport look that’s effortlessly stylish and optimally comfortable.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2024
This behavior isn’t exactly a sign of aggression — alligators open their mouths to regulate their temperature, like panting dogs.
—Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 17 Jan. 2024
Noun
Young appeared in a striped cap, a denim work shirt that featured paint splatters and a Spartan Truck Equipment patch, black pants, black shoes and of course, his guitar, Old Black.
—Audrey Gibbs, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
She was last seen wearing a gray sleeveless top, black pants and white tennis shoes.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 10 May 2024
The pants even have pockets, which add a stylish touch.
—Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
So the cut of his pants were always wider leg — a little slouchy, a little drop waist, a drop crotch — which was intentional to give him that sort of cool factor.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 8 May 2024
Pull-On Millennium Pants Shoppers love that these pants look professional enough to wear to work while still being comfortable.
—Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 7 May 2024
Stock up on comfortable travel pants ahead of your next trip.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 7 May 2024
Brooks showed a calmer demeanor Brooks appeared in court in a wheelchair, while wearing a blue plaid shirt and pants, his hair grown out and braided.
—Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 6 May 2024
The comedian was bandage-free as he was photographed on the event carpet on April 18, alongside his cast members, in a black button-up shirt with a matching suit jacket over it and beige pants.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 27 Apr. 2024
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pant
intransitive verb
: to breathe quickly, spasmodically, or in a labored manner
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