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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Example Sentences
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Breathable air, clean water, healthy forests and biodiversity all contribute to people's well-being in ways that can be very difficult to quantify.
From Science Daily • Dec. 18, 2023
Breathable potato and onion storage baskets have been used by gardeners for centuries.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 13, 2023
Breathable shorts and a quality sports bra are also a good idea, but if you have workout clothes lying around, they’ll work fine.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 1, 2020
"Breathable mattresses" can give parents the dangerous impression that babies can safely be placed on their stomachs.
From Time Magazine Archive
Bean�s Hydrofowl Waders Flyfishermen are onto something: Breathable polyester waders dry quickly and store easily.
From Time Magazine Archive
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