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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Called Fort, it is a shed-like bunker with fire-proof doors and materials built to hold up to eight people and valuables with breathable air for four hours.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
If you haven’t heard of Allbirds, picture the first time you learned that merino wool is surprisingly soft and breathable for socks.
From Barron's • Apr. 16, 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
Lycra is lightweight, breathable, and can expand and snap back indefinitely.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025
My legs collapsed beneath me after several steps, and I sucked in the breathable air near the floorboards.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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