verb
- to breathe quickly and heavily, especially after physical exertion
- to eagerly desire or long for something
Usage: often followed by ‘for’ or ‘after’
noun
- a quick, heavy breath
Examples
- The dog was panting after running in the park.
- She panted heavily as she reached the top of the stairs.
- The athlete panted for breath at the finish line.
- He was panting for a chance to prove himself.
- The children panted after the ice cream truck.
- With a final pant, she collapsed on the couch.
- Each pant showed how exhausted he was from the workout.