"Pat" Example Sentences
1. The dog wagged his tail and waited patiently for a pat on the head.
2. She gave the little girl a pat on the back for a job well done.
3. The cat arched her back and twisted as she enjoyed being gently patted.
4. The grandmother patted her granddaughter lovingly on the cheek.
5. The cyclist patted the seat of his bike appreciatively.
6. He patted his dog on the head as they walked to the park.
7. The coach patted his best player on the back after the big win.
8. The mechanic patted the hood of the newly repaired car proudly.
9. She patted her pockets searching for her keys.
10. The child impatiently patted her feet while waiting in line.
11. The actor patted down his suit to smooth out any wrinkles.
12. The hoof of the horse went pat, pat, pat on the ground when walking.
13. His footsteps went pat, pat, pat on the wooden floor as he walked down the hall.
14. The clap of the seal's flippers went pat, pat in the water .
15. The rain went pat, pat, pat on the windows and rooftops.
16. The radio crackled and sputtered with static as he tried to pat it to get a better signal.
17. She patted out the dough onto the floured countertop to roll it out for cookies.
18. The waitress patted the bar with a towel as she cleaned up.
19. Two old men patted each other on the back and laughed together.
20. The little girl's mother quickly patted down her messy hair before they headed out the door.
21. The referee pat down the soccer player to check for any hard objects.
22. His hands patted the woodwork appreciatively as he admired the old cabin.
23. The busy chef patted chopped vegetables into a large bowl.
24. The kettle hissed with steam as he patted it dry after washing.
25. The clown patted his inflated balloon animals.
26. The mother gently patted her crying baby's back to soothe him.
27. She patted the dust off her clothes after falling on the trail.
28. He patted his pockets searching for his wallet.
29. The coach pat his player on the shoulder to encourage him.
30. The kitten purred happily as her owner gently patted her soft fur.
31. The magician patted his props appreciatively backstage.
32. The teacher pat her students on the back for their hard work.
33. The mechanic patted the hood of the car once he fixed the engine.
34. The tailor patted the newly repaired pair of pants before handing them back to the customer.
35. The baker patted the dough into round balls before baking.
36. The gardener patted the new hydrangea blooms, admiring their color.
37. The businessman patted the withdrawal slip approvingly before signing it.
38. The dog wagged his tail enthusiastically waiting for his owner to pat him.
39. The mother patted the dirt off her child's pants after playing outside.
40. The sibling pat his little brother gently on the head in an affectionate way.
41. The accountant patted the big stack of paperwork on his desk with a sigh.
42. The swimmer patted her wet hair dry with a towel after finishing her laps.
43. The hiker patted at her backpack straps to adjust them.
44. The grandmother pat her granddaughter fondly on the cheek.
45. The writer pat the pages of his finished manuscript nostalgically.
46. The cat enthusiastically rubbed herself against her owner's legs waiting to be patted.
47. The coach pat his player roughly on the back in encouragement.
48. The student patted the dust off his old textbook before putting it away.
49. The handyman patted the newly plastered wall to check if it was dry.
50. The friend pat the other friend sympathetically on the shoulder.
51. The teacher patted her student's essay gently to dry the ink.
52. The dancer patted her ponytail to make sure it was still secure.
53. The steward patted the seated passengers on the shoulder to ensure they were buckled in.
54. The mechanic pat the side of the new bumper he just installed.
55. The umpire pat down the player checking for sticky substances.
56. The stylist pat down the client's hair with a brush after styling it.
57. The cook patted the hamburger meat gently into patties.
58. The scientist pat the dirt off the newly discovered fossil.
59. The traveler patted his pockets searching for his passport.
60. The elderly woman pat her friend's hand fondly while they caught up.
Common Phases
pat down - to check someone's body or clothing by running one's hands over them, especially as a security measure
Example: The security guard
patted down the passengers before they boarded the plane.
pat down dry - to dry something by
patting it repeatedly with one's hands
Example: She
patted down her hair dry with a towel.
pat on the back - an approving
pat or stroke on someone's back, given as a congratulatory gesture
Example: He gave her a
pat on the back for a job well done.
pat someone's pockets- to
pat the outside of someone's pockets in order to check if anything is inside
Example: The security guard
patted his pockets to check for any contraband.
patience wearing thin - describes someone whose
patience is almost used up
Example: My
patience was wearing thin after waiting in line for so long.
waiting with bated breath - to wait in excitement and anxiety for an expected event
Example: The fans waited with bated breath for their favorite band to take the stage.
patting feet - a nervous habit of repeatedly
patting one's feet, often while waiting
Example: She was
patting her feet im
patiently while waiting for her friend to arrive.
pat dry - to dry something by
patting it with one's hands or a cloth.
Example: She
patted the dishes dry with a towel before putting them away.
paws/hooves
pat - describes the sound made when an animal repeatedly touches the floor with its feet
Example: The puppy's paws padded across the floor.
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