pat
verb (used with object)
to strike lightly or gently with something flat, as with a paddle or the palm of the hand, usually in order to flatten, smooth, or shape.
pats
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pluralof pat.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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On the east coast ex pats will come out in numbers if it's New York, Boston and Toronto.
From BBC ● Dec. 4, 2025
He pats my arm, then walks me to Jaarsma Bakery and stands in line with me, telling me how good the cake is.
From Slate ● Oct. 22, 2025
The room where we meet has several places to sit, but Chan pats a spot on her couch right next to her.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2025
An agent with a baseball hat and FBI vest pats his heart and appears to be talking to him and trying to calm him down.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 27, 2025
Uhmma comes from behind me and pats my head.
From "A Step from Heaven" by An Na
