1. a preparation of betel leaf filled with areca nut, lime, and spices, chewed as a stimulant and breath freshener in South Asian cultures.
Usage: Also spelled 'pan'.; Common in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.; Often offered as a digestive after meals.

Examples

• After dinner, the host offered guests paan as a traditional digestive.
• She chewed paan while sitting on the porch in the evening.
• The shop sold various types of paan with different fillings and flavors.
• Paan stains on teeth are common among regular chewers in South Asia.
• He prepared paan carefully, folding the betel leaf with practiced hands.