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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But I get winded just walking down the hallway.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 2026
Crowds winded through greenways and walking trails, processing through thin paths in single-file lines and dodging annoyed runners and whizzing bikers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
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
In fact, Hanako grew more winded than him as they ascended the path.
From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata
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