pant meaning and definition

PANT noun

Definition of pant (noun)

1. the noise made by a short puff of steam (as from an engine)
2. (usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
   • "he had a sharp crease in his trousers"
   • synonyms: trouser
3. a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open
   • "she gave a gasp and fainted"
   • synonyms: gasp

PANT verb

Definition of pant (verb)

1. breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
   • "The runners reached the finish line, panting heavily"
   • synonyms: gasp, heave, puff
2. utter while panting, as if out of breath