panting
- The act of breathing with short, quick breaths, typically as a result of exertion or excitement. nounAfter running the marathon, she was panting heavily.The dog was panting after playing fetch in the park.
- Breathing with short, quick breaths, often due to physical exertion, excitement, or heat. verbHe was panting after climbing the steep hill.The athlete was panting as she crossed the finish line.