pas
noun
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plural pas\ ˈpä(z)
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Definition of pas
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: the right of precedence
2
: a dance step or combination of steps
PAS
abbreviationDefinition of PAS (Entry 2 of 2)
para-aminosalicylic acid
Examples of pas in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Ransom shined with 92 tackles, a team high, and added three pass break-ups and 2.5 sacks. — Pat Stoetzer, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, "College Football: Eager Green Terror squad ‘definitely taking the right strides’," 21 Aug. 2019 Kelly recorded six tackles or more in seven games at his linebacker position and registered three tackles for loss, one sack, one fumble recovery, and three pass break-ups. — Pat Stoetzer, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, "College Notebook: Century grad, Loyola standout Kristen Yanchoris named Patriot League’s top scholar-athlete," 29 July 2019 Soldiers toting guns in the road were a joke: pas sérieux, quel cinéma! — The Economist, "Obituary: Pierre Mambele died on June 8th," 18 July 2019 Once considered a serious faux-pas, press-on tips have now been given new life, thanks to modern technology that has officially replaced the bulky chiclet-looking plastic squares. — Jenna Rennert, Vogue, "The 5-Minute Manicure That Counts Fans From Jennifer Lopez to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez," 29 Mar. 2019 To avoid early faux-pas in the investing space, experts like Falcone and Tkacs suggest soliciting expert advice, planning an investment strategy and doing fundamental research on the companies. — Anne Sraders, Fortune, "This Pot Company Stock is Now More Popular Than Apple Among Millennials," 17 June 2019 Joiner had 64 tackles as a senior team captain and during his final two seasons totaled 10 pass break-up, four interceptions and 8.5 tackles for loss. — Edgar Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, "Former Gator Tony Joiner charged with murdering wife," 9 June 2019 The latter is a cropped, ’90s faux-pas popularized by Old Navy and Abercrombie & Fitch and favored by over-imbibing Sigma Chis. — Katharine K. Zarrella, WSJ, "Cargo Pants: The Most Hotly Contested Trend for Women," 14 May 2019 But apart from the movie itself, fans have also spotted some hilarious, accidental faux-pas throughout the film. — Sara Delgado, Teen Vogue, "Fans Spotted Mistakes in Netflix's "The Princess Switch," Including Vanessa Hudgens's Body Double," 19 Nov. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'pas.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for pas
PAS
adjective
\ ˈpē-ˈā-ˈes
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Medical Definition of PAS
(Entry 1 of 2)
PAS
abbreviationMedical Definition of PAS (Entry 2 of 2)
para-aminosalicylic acid