1. past tense of pant; breathed quickly and heavily, especially after physical exertion

Examples

• The dog panted heavily after running in the park.
• She panted as she reached the top of the stairs.
• The runner panted for several minutes after crossing the finish line.
• He panted from exhaustion after the long hike.
• The children panted after playing tag in the yard.
• The athlete panted and wiped sweat from his forehead.