breathable
adjective
breath·able
ˈbrē-t͟hə-bəl 
1
: suitable for breathing
breathable air
2
: allowing air to pass through : porous
a breathable synthetic fabric
Examples of breathable in a Sentence
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The four-way stretch material is breathable and wicks away sweat for those tough workout days, and the ribbed design strategically shapes.
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Brittany Vanderbill, Peoplemag, 20 Apr. 2024
These PJs are made of breathable and moisture-wicking fabric that feels degrees cooler than cotton, keeping mom comfortable, especially in warmer weather.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 19 Apr. 2024
The breathable cotton fabric feels light and airy even on a hot summer day, and the oversized bows on the straps add the perfect amount of intrigue.
—Megan Schaltegger, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2024
These gloves’ 15-gauge nylon knitted shell is lightweight, breathable, and also seamless to avoid areas of potential irritation.
—Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2024
These sheets are lightweight, breathable, and perfect for year-round comfort.
—Bethany Braun-Silva, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2024
The top layer is made of breathable, soft, and hypoallergenic cotton terry.
—Kelsey Kunik, Parents, 10 Apr. 2024
Style it in a lace fabric or perhaps a breathable cotton fabric if the wedding is outside.
—Essence, 9 Apr. 2024
The pants have a wide-leg silhouette that’s breathable for warm weather.
—Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 7 Apr. 2024
Brittany Vanderbill, Peoplemag, 20 Apr. 2024
These PJs are made of breathable and moisture-wicking fabric that feels degrees cooler than cotton, keeping mom comfortable, especially in warmer weather.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 19 Apr. 2024
The breathable cotton fabric feels light and airy even on a hot summer day, and the oversized bows on the straps add the perfect amount of intrigue.
—Megan Schaltegger, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2024
These gloves’ 15-gauge nylon knitted shell is lightweight, breathable, and also seamless to avoid areas of potential irritation.
—Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2024
These sheets are lightweight, breathable, and perfect for year-round comfort.
—Bethany Braun-Silva, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2024
The top layer is made of breathable, soft, and hypoallergenic cotton terry.
—Kelsey Kunik, Parents, 10 Apr. 2024
Style it in a lace fabric or perhaps a breathable cotton fabric if the wedding is outside.
—Essence, 9 Apr. 2024
The pants have a wide-leg silhouette that’s breathable for warm weather.
—Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 7 Apr. 2024
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“Breathable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breathable. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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