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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Chambers agrees, and says even during the hottest weather, woven flats are a better option because they are breathable while still covering the foot.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 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
Ah, New York—where it’s hot, loud, and the air is barely breathable.
From Slate ● Jul. 17, 2026
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
“It’s a small town with thin but breathable air in it, sir.”
From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury
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