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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WSJ | Buy Side: Quince’s linen sheets are soft, breathable and available in nearly 40 colors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
The inner layer remains breathable; the outer one protects it from the ice pack and the inevitable little lake at the bottom of the cooler.
From Salon ● Jul. 30, 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
The air’s cool and breathable, not humid and muggy as I’d expected.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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