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
Other Word Forms
- breathability noun
- breathableness noun
- unbreathable adjective
Etymology
Origin of breathable
Example Sentences
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The orange suits protect the crewmembers during launch and reentry, but are also available for emergency use -- they can provide up to six days of breathable air.
From Barron's • Apr. 6, 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
Accessible water ice would allow astronauts to produce drinking water, breathable oxygen, fuel, and other essentials needed to survive and work on Mars for long periods.
From Science Daily • Dec. 27, 2025
Lycra is lightweight, breathable, and can expand and snap back indefinitely.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025
The air was thin, but there was enough oxygen to be breathable.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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