Java Matcher pattern() Method

The pattern() method of theMatcher class is used to get the pattern to be matched by this matcher.

Example 1: The below example demonstrates how the pattern() method retrieves the regex pattern "G.*s$" used to match a string ending with "s" and starting with "G".

Pattern used: G.*s$

Syntax

public Pattern pattern()

• Parameter: This method does not accept any parameter(s).
• Return Value: This method returns a Pattern which is the pattern to be matched by this Matcher.

Example 2: The below example shows how the pattern() method returns the exact pattern "GFG" used to match repetitive occurrences in a string.