Definition of Pat

to touch or tap something softly

Examples of Pat in a sentence

“Pat yourself on the back for a job well done on the difficult test,” the teacher said to her class.  🔊

During the newborn parenting class, the instructor advised the new parents to pat their baby on the back after a feeding.  🔊

Pie recipes usually require the baker to pat the crust into the bottom of the pan before adding the filling.  🔊

When the soccer player scored a goal against the rival team, the teammates and coach would pat him on the back.  🔊

In order to get her attention, the woman would pat the man on the arm so that he would move out of her way.  🔊

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