winded
Americanadjective
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out of breath.
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having wind or breath of a specified kind (usually used in combination).
short-winded; broken-winded.
adjective
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out of breath, as from strenuous exercise
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(in combination) having breath or wind as specified
broken-winded
short-winded
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of winded
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at wind 1, -ed 3
Example Sentences
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Pupil B was described by the former head of girls sport as being winded during the match and nothing more and when she asked Pupil B how she was she said "all good."
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
Why does a brief jog leave some people winded while others seem to glide along with ease?
From Science Daily • Jan. 8, 2026
Mascalusco used to have an active lifestyle, but the damage to her lungs made it so she could barely go up and down the stairs of her Utah home without feeling winded.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2025
Just walking up the slight hill from her horse barn to her front door can leave her winded.
From Salon • Dec. 9, 2024
Three days later he returned, the horses lathered and winded as if they had run the Derby.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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