breathable
Americanadjective
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able or fit to be breathed.
filters to make the air more breathable.
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allowing the passage of air and moisture.
a breathable fabric.
adjective
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(of air) fit to be breathed
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(of a material) allowing air to pass through so that perspiration can evaporate
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Chambers agrees, and says even during the hottest weather, woven flats are a better option because they are breathable while still covering the foot.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
Air pollution, wildfire smoke, industrial disasters like the East Palestine, Ohio train wreck and extended pollen seasons are all reasons why people are increasingly concerned with making their indoor environments actually breathable.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
Within these enclosed environments, breathable oxygen could be produced through photosynthesis or water electrolysis.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 17, 2026
Ah, New York—where it’s hot, loud, and the air is barely breathable.
From Slate ● Jul. 17, 2026
Even in the dead of winter, Reggie tried to keep the garage door cracked to let in cool, breathable air.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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