pants Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun underpants worn by women
   drawers; bloomers; knickers.
   
   • she was afraid that her bloomers might have been showing
2. noun the noise made by a short puff of steam (as from an engine)
   pant.
   
3. noun (usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
   trouser; pant.
   
   • he had a sharp crease in his trousers
4. noun a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open
   gasp; pant.
   
   • she gave a gasp and fainted
5. verb breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
   puff; gasp; heave; pant.
   
   • The runners reached the finish line, panting heavily
6. verb utter while panting, as if out of breath
   pant.
   

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