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exhalation
noun
ex·ha·la·tion
ˌeks-hə-ˈlā-shən
ˌek-sə-
Examples of exhalation in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
But with a new contract now in hand, the upcoming Writers Guild Awards afford union members the chance for a collective exhalation.
—Brent Simon, Variety, 14 Apr. 2024
Orca exhalations are smaller and harder to collect.
—Emily Anthes, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2023
While the study looked at the amount of heat loss for one inhalation and exhalation, the role breathing rate plays remains unclear.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Dec. 2023
With a long exhalation, Ola tapped the direct message button on the account and shakily wrote a message.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2023
After the male hysteria of the hours before, there was a feeling of exhalation.
—Aatish Taseer, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2023
Much was said and written following the midterm elections, in a collective exhalation of relief, after the highest-profile election deniers were defeated in several key states.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2023
This high-pitched whistling noise happens during exhalation because of a blockage in the lung passages.
—Nicole Harris, Parents, 25 Aug. 2023
That is, rhythmic crying isn’t produced by a series of exhalations, but rather from one long exhalation with several interruptions.
—Greg Miller, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2022
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of exhalation was
in the 14th century
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“Exhalation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exhalation. Accessed 17 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
exhalation
noun
ex·ha·la·tion
ˌeks-(h)ə-ˈlā-shən
1
: something exhaled or given off
2
: the act of exhaling
Medical Definition
exhalation
noun
ex·ha·la·tion
ˌeks-(h)ə-ˈlā-shən
1
: the action of forcing air out of the lungs
2
: something (as the breath) that is exhaled or given off
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