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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Origin of breathable
Example Sentences
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It was breathable and didn’t cause rashes on babies, unlike rubber pants that at the time were used over diapers, and it had snaps instead of safety pins, which could jab babies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
The orange suits protect the crewmembers during launch and reentry, but are also available for emergency use -- they can provide up to six days of breathable air.
From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026
“That’s why I recommend breathable fabrics, compression socks if you’re prone to swelling, and always layers,” he said.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026
Each piece is more breathable than ever and is meant to symbolize a connection to the natural world.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2025
The air’s cool and breathable, not humid and muggy as I’d expected.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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