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
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
Fielder spends most of the episode panting and struggling.
—Jason Zinoman, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2024
Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
Van Coops, a seasoned pilot, draws from his experience to depict high-octane, scenes of seat-of-the pants flying in the aircraft most pilots know and love—Cessnas, a Swift, and ultimately, an iconic Grumman Mallard amphibious aircraft.
—Julie Destefano, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2024
The pants come in six different colors, including a bright and on-trend Barbie pink, and are available in regular, tall, and petite lengths.
—Brandi Fuller, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2024
While Harlow rocked a black bandeau top and leather-look pants, Richie dressed in a velvet mini halter dress featuring a gold chain collar.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024
For some people, the apocalypse happened when women got jobs or started wearing pants.
—Marah Eakin, WIRED, 11 Apr. 2024
Her all-white pants set with a long train at The Color Purple premiere in 2023 was breathtaking.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 11 Apr. 2024
Long pants, close-toed shoes, work gloves and eye protection recommended.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Apr. 2024
Tights are also an undergarment and so tend to be thinner and somewhat sheer, whereas leggings can be thicker and worn as pants all on their own.
—Hazlitt, 10 Apr. 2024
Verb
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
Fielder spends most of the episode panting and struggling.
—Jason Zinoman, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2024
Noun
Later, his mom was doing laundry and found a pro-coal bumper sticker in his pants pocket.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
Van Coops, a seasoned pilot, draws from his experience to depict high-octane, scenes of seat-of-the pants flying in the aircraft most pilots know and love—Cessnas, a Swift, and ultimately, an iconic Grumman Mallard amphibious aircraft.
—Julie Destefano, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2024
The pants come in six different colors, including a bright and on-trend Barbie pink, and are available in regular, tall, and petite lengths.
—Brandi Fuller, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2024
While Harlow rocked a black bandeau top and leather-look pants, Richie dressed in a velvet mini halter dress featuring a gold chain collar.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024
For some people, the apocalypse happened when women got jobs or started wearing pants.
—Marah Eakin, WIRED, 11 Apr. 2024
Her all-white pants set with a long train at The Color Purple premiere in 2023 was breathtaking.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 11 Apr. 2024
Long pants, close-toed shoes, work gloves and eye protection recommended.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Apr. 2024
Tights are also an undergarment and so tend to be thinner and somewhat sheer, whereas leggings can be thicker and worn as pants all on their own.
—Hazlitt, 10 Apr. 2024
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pant
intransitive verb
: to breathe quickly, spasmodically, or in a labored manner
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