pant
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /pænt/
pant means: To breathe quickly with short breaths, often because you have run or are very hot.
verb
To breathe quickly with short breaths, often because you have run or are very hot.
- The dog was panting in the heat.
- I panted after running up the stairs.
- She reached the finish line, panting for breath.
noun
Used before another noun to show that something belongs to or is part of trousers.
- His pant leg caught on a nail.
- She found a coin in her pant pocket.
- The tailor shortened both pant legs.
A pair of trousers or underpants, described as one item, especially in clothing sales.
- This pant comes in three colors.
- Our new stretch pant has an elastic waist.
- The designer paired a tailored pant with a silk shirt.
Questions about pant
What does pant mean?
To breathe quickly with short breaths, often because you have run or are very hot.
What is pant in other languages?
Türkçe: soluk soluğa kalmak · Español: jadear · Français: haleter · Deutsch: keuchen · Italiano: ansimare · 日本語: 息を切らす
How do you pronounce pant?
It is pronounced /pænt/.
How do you use pant in a sentence?
The dog was panting in the heat. I panted after running up the stairs.
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