Pronunciation: /pænt/

Definitions of pant

noun a piece of clothing worn on the lower part of the body, covering each leg separately

Example Sentences

A1 I need a new pair of pants.

A2 She wore black pants to the party.

B1 He quickly pulled on his pants and rushed out the door.

B2 The tailor hemmed the pants to the perfect length.

C1 The designer showcased his latest collection of pants at the fashion show.

C2 The expensive pants were made from a luxurious silk blend.

verb to breathe quickly and loudly with short breaths, especially after physical exertion

Example Sentences

A1 The dog panted after running in the park.

A2 She panted heavily as she climbed the stairs.

B1 The hiker panted as he reached the mountain peak.

B2 The exhausted runner panted for breath at the finish line.

C1 The athlete panted with exertion during the intense workout.

C2 The firefighter panted from the smoke-filled room as he rescued the trapped victim.

Examples of pant in a Sentence

formal The tailor adjusted the length of the pant to ensure a perfect fit.

informal I need to buy a new pair of pants for the party tonight.

slang Check out those stylish pants he's wearing!

figurative She was panting with excitement as she reached the finish line.

Grammatical Forms of pant

past tense

panted

plural

pants

comparative

pantier

superlative

pantiest

present tense

pant

future tense

will pant

perfect tense

have panted

continuous tense

is panting

singular

pant

positive degree

pant

infinitive

to pant

gerund

panting

participle

panting

Origin and Evolution of pant

First Known Use: 1400 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'pant' originated from the Old French word 'pantaisier' which means 'to gasp, puff, or pant'
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'pant' evolved to also mean to breathe quickly or with difficulty, as well as to long eagerly for something.