pent
adjective
ˈpent 
: shut up : confined, repressed
a pent crowd
pent-up feelings
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Demand is so pent up that analysts are already seeing bookings going through the roof. 
Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2021 Logistics operators are worried that like 2020, today’s calm will be followed by chaos once lockdowns are lifted and the pent up-stock in factories and warehouses in China turns into a flood of goods bound for the US and Europe. Aurora Almendral, Quartz, 11 Apr. 2022 Ohio’s gambling establishments eked out another record month in March, despite competing with pent up demand from last year. Sean Mcdonnell, cleveland, 7 Apr. 2022 Some event planners said that after 20-plus months of remote work there is a pent up desire by employees and bosses to gather. Ray A. Smith, WSJ, 7 Dec. 2021 With tight global supply and strong pent up demand worldwide as countries recover from the pandemic, oil prices remain near seven-year highs of around $85 a barrel, with the cost of the U.S. benchmark crude rising around 70% so far this year. Sergei Klebnikov, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2021 And a brand-new transatlantic budget airline—Norse Atlantic Airways—has risen to try to fill the pent up demand. Sophie Mellor, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2021 The combination of an historically low number of homes on the market, coupled with pent up demand for housing has made for an especially interesting time in Alabama’s housing market. William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al, 7 Sep. 2021 Luebkemann said the vaccine has made a huge difference and also noted the pent up demand with people worn out and ready for some normalcy. Austin Fuller, orlandosentinel.com, 12 Aug. 2021 See More
Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2021 Logistics operators are worried that like 2020, today’s calm will be followed by chaos once lockdowns are lifted and the pent up-stock in factories and warehouses in China turns into a flood of goods bound for the US and Europe. Aurora Almendral, Quartz, 11 Apr. 2022 Ohio’s gambling establishments eked out another record month in March, despite competing with pent up demand from last year. Sean Mcdonnell, cleveland, 7 Apr. 2022 Some event planners said that after 20-plus months of remote work there is a pent up desire by employees and bosses to gather. Ray A. Smith, WSJ, 7 Dec. 2021 With tight global supply and strong pent up demand worldwide as countries recover from the pandemic, oil prices remain near seven-year highs of around $85 a barrel, with the cost of the U.S. benchmark crude rising around 70% so far this year. Sergei Klebnikov, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2021 And a brand-new transatlantic budget airline—Norse Atlantic Airways—has risen to try to fill the pent up demand. Sophie Mellor, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2021 The combination of an historically low number of homes on the market, coupled with pent up demand for housing has made for an especially interesting time in Alabama’s housing market. William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al, 7 Sep. 2021 Luebkemann said the vaccine has made a huge difference and also noted the pent up demand with people worn out and ready for some normalcy. Austin Fuller, orlandosentinel.com, 12 Aug. 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
probably from past participle of obsolete English pend to confine
First Known Use
1542, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing pent
Kids Definition
pent
adjective
ˈpent
: kept inside : not released
pent emotions