March 16, 2015 – Word of the Day

pant

To pant is to breathe heavily after exercising or moving the body. Panting may also be caused by a medical problem.

• Tony is panting because he just walked up five flights of stairs.
• Diane pants whenever she goes for a run.
• The dog is panting because he’s hot.
• A man came into the hospital sweating and panting. He didn’t know what the problem was.
• Why are you panting?

The word "pant" is also used as the singular form for the word "pants," the clothing that a person wears on his or her legs. "Pant" is also used as an adjective for the word "pants."

• The left pant has a hole in it.
• There’s a problem with these pants. One pant leg is longer than the other.
• What’s your pant size?
• Many business women prefer a pant suit over a dress when they are at work. (A pant suit is a suit for women.)
• Hilary Clinton is often seen wearing a pant suit.

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