pant

intransitive-verb
UK: /pænt/
US: /pænt/

  1. To breathe quickly and loudly because you have been doing exercise.

    1. I was panting after running up the stairs to catch the bus.
    2. The dog was panting heavily after playing fetch in the park; he needed water.

Synonyms

gasp
pant transitive-verb

  1. To say something while breathing fast and heavily.

    1. “Help me!” he panted.
    2. She panted, 'I can't go any further,' collapsing onto the bench.
pant noun

  1. A piece of clothing that covers the legs, usually extending from the waist to the ankles.

    1. I need new pants.
    2. He wore black pants to the job interview to make a good impression.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "pant" is /pænt/ in British English and /pænt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pant": gasp.

Example usage of "pant": "I was panting after running up the stairs to catch the bus.". More examples on the page.