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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The fabric boasts windproof and breathable performance and a high resistance to water.
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Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
The flexible underwire adds a bit of support without digging in, and the smooth, breathable fabric helps keep you cool in hot, humid weather.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 30 June 2025
Shop breathable summer staples like the Minibee Linen Blouse and Ftcayanz Linen Cropped Wide-leg Pants, plus summer dresses like the Grace Karin Square-neck Floral Maxi Dress.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2025
It’s made of a nylon and spandex blend that’s soft, stretchy, and breathable.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 29 June 2025
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Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
The flexible underwire adds a bit of support without digging in, and the smooth, breathable fabric helps keep you cool in hot, humid weather.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 30 June 2025
Shop breathable summer staples like the Minibee Linen Blouse and Ftcayanz Linen Cropped Wide-leg Pants, plus summer dresses like the Grace Karin Square-neck Floral Maxi Dress.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2025
It’s made of a nylon and spandex blend that’s soft, stretchy, and breathable.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 29 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for breathable
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“Breathable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breathable. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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