lungs

Cultural  

1. A pair of organs, the principal parts of the respiratory system, at the front of the cavity of the chest, or thorax. In the lungs, oxygen from the air that is inhaled is transferred into the blood, while carbon dioxide is removed from the blood and exhaled.

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Example Sentences

A hale and hearty speed signifies that your body’s systems—including your heart, lungs, muscles and nervous system—are working well together.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

These viruses generally affect the lungs and are fatal in about 40% of cases.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

Axolotls are famous for their extraordinary ability to regrow entire limbs along with tails, spinal cord tissue, and parts of organs including the heart, brain, lungs, liver, and jaw.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

Hantavirus is a rare but deadly disease that attacks the lungs and is typically contracted by humans through inhalation of particles contaminated with the urine, feces or saliva of a wild rodent.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

With Jonathan’s face out of the water, Moose brought his own nose into the air, filling his lungs quickly.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret