panting
word · lemma: pant
/ˈpæntɪŋ/
PAN-ting
/pˈɑːntɪŋ/
PAHN-ting
Definition
Breathing quickly and loudly, usually after exercise or when very hot or excited.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly describes how people or animals breathe after exertion or from excitement. Mostly informal, often used with verbs like 'be' or 'come back panting.' Not to be confused with 'painting' (art activity).
Spanish: jadearPortuguese (BR): ofegarPortuguese (PT): ofegarChinese (Simplified): 喘息Chinese (Traditional): 喘氣Hindi: हांफनाArabic: يلهثBengali: হাঁপানোRussian: тяжело дышать - задыхатьсяJapanese: はぁはぁ息を切らすVietnamese: thở hổn hểnKorean: 헉헉대다 - 숨을 헐떡이다Turkish: nefes nefese kalmakUrdu: ہانپناIndonesian: terengah-engah
Example Sentences
After chasing her around, the puppy flopped down, tongue out and panting happily.
natural
The dog was panting after running in the park.
basic
She came in panting from climbing the stairs.
basic
After the race, all the runners were panting hard.
basic
I'm totally panting—that was a steep hill!
natural
The kids came back from playing soccer, all sweaty and panting.
natural