breathable
adjective
breath·able
ˈbrē-t͟hə-bəl 
1
: suitable for breathing
breathable air
2
: allowing air to pass through : porous
a breathable synthetic fabric
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Made from rubber tree extracts, plus organic wool and cotton cotton, the bed is designed to be breathable and offer multiple benefits for sleepers.
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2025
Its dual beamforming mics cut background noise, while memory foam earcups and breathable fabric keep your ears comfy.
—PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
This Grand Trunk hammock (which is large enough to hold up to two people) is made of strong 210-tex 70-denier parachute nylon designed to be durable, yet still soft and breathable.
—Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2025
The hefty down duvet is almost as comforting as a weighted blanket, but sufficiently light and breathable so those who run hot don’t feel suffocated.
—Air Mail, 1 Nov. 2025
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2025
Its dual beamforming mics cut background noise, while memory foam earcups and breathable fabric keep your ears comfy.
—PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
This Grand Trunk hammock (which is large enough to hold up to two people) is made of strong 210-tex 70-denier parachute nylon designed to be durable, yet still soft and breathable.
—Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2025
The hefty down duvet is almost as comforting as a weighted blanket, but sufficiently light and breathable so those who run hot don’t feel suffocated.
—Air Mail, 1 Nov. 2025
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“Breathable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breathable. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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