pant
UK: pænt | US: pænt
vi. to breathe quickly and loudly, especially after physical exertion
n. a short, quick breath, often due to exertion or excitement
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The word "pant" originates from Middle English panten, likely imitative in origin, reflecting the sound of heavy breathing. It shares roots with Old French pantaisier (to gasp, pant), possibly influenced by Vulgar Latin phantasiare (to have nightmares, from Greek phantasia "appearance, imagination"). Over time, the meaning narrowed to its current sense of rapid, labored breathing.
The dog began to pant after running in the park.
She was panting heavily after climbing the stairs.
His breath came in short pants as he finished the race.
The overheated engine made a panting sound.
They could hear the pant of the exhausted hiker behind them.