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
Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 27 Apr. 2024
Mint was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt, flannel pajama pants and black boots.
—Andrew Blankstein, NBC News, 25 Apr. 2024
But Schultz's wife, Sarah, told CBS affiliate KCCI-TV and other media outlets on Thursday that the person found was wearing boots that matched her husband's, and his keys were found in the pants pocket.
—CBS News, 25 Apr. 2024
Men, don’t store your phones in your pants pockets.
—Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 25 Apr. 2024
All but two of the game’s male characters don’t even have faces, instead opting for cybernetic enhancements or flat-out robot heads at all times to complement their tactical windbreakers and military pants.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2024
Advertisement Right on cue, amid the many games being played during lunchtime on the middle school campus, there was a kid wearing glasses and long pants receiving a high five from another kid in shorts who looked like the school’s soccer star.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2024
The artist Christopher Wool was dressed in a black button-down shirt, matching pants and white sneakers.
—Alix Strauss, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2024
If your every day uniform includes black pants, these are ones to add to your wardrobe.
—Alyssa Rotunno, Glamour, 23 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
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
Mint was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt, flannel pajama pants and black boots.
—Andrew Blankstein, NBC News, 25 Apr. 2024
But Schultz's wife, Sarah, told CBS affiliate KCCI-TV and other media outlets on Thursday that the person found was wearing boots that matched her husband's, and his keys were found in the pants pocket.
—CBS News, 25 Apr. 2024
Men, don’t store your phones in your pants pockets.
—Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 25 Apr. 2024
All but two of the game’s male characters don’t even have faces, instead opting for cybernetic enhancements or flat-out robot heads at all times to complement their tactical windbreakers and military pants.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2024
Advertisement Right on cue, amid the many games being played during lunchtime on the middle school campus, there was a kid wearing glasses and long pants receiving a high five from another kid in shorts who looked like the school’s soccer star.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2024
The artist Christopher Wool was dressed in a black button-down shirt, matching pants and white sneakers.
—Alix Strauss, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2024
If your every day uniform includes black pants, these are ones to add to your wardrobe.
—Alyssa Rotunno, Glamour, 23 Apr. 2024
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pant
intransitive verb
: to breathe quickly, spasmodically, or in a labored manner
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