Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

pat

[pat] / pæt /






NOUN
small slice or slab
Synonyms
Antonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

In PAT, tissue molecules that absorb light vibrate after being hit by short laser pulses, producing acoustic signals that can be measured and converted into detailed images.

From Science Daily • Feb. 6, 2026

“As polymer prices continue its downtrend, this may cause PAT margins to trend deeper in negative territory,” Yap says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 8, 2025

A third group got a placebo nose spray with a PAT.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

Allow choreographed touchdown/turnover celebrations, speed up pace of play, move back PAT kicks…

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2025

I am yours, Reverend Sir, to command, PAT.

From The Poems of Jonathan Swift, D.D., Volume 2 by Browning, William Ernst




Vocabulary lists containing pat


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "pat" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com