breathable

[bree-thuh-buhl]

adjective

1. able or fit to be breathed: breathe.

   filters to make the air more breathable.

2. allowing the passage of air and moisture.

   a breathable fabric.

breathable

/ ˈbriːðəbəl /

adjective

1. (of air) fit to be breathed

2. (of a material) allowing air to pass through so that perspiration can evaporate

Other Word Forms

• breathability noun
• breathableness noun
• unbreathable adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of breathable¹

First recorded in 1725–35; breathe + -able

Example Sentences

Lycra is lightweight, breathable, and can expand and snap back indefinitely.

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"Hijabs are made from light, breathable fabric," he said.

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The breathable mesh fabric is stain- and tear-resistant and, most importantly, dries quickly, so you won’t be sitting on a wet chair.

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Each piece is more breathable than ever and is meant to symbolize a connection to the natural world.

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I tend to overheat easily in jacuzzis and hot springs but the enzyme bath felt breathable.

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