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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As the temperatures continue to rise, comfortable, breathable pants are another must-have clothing item for Japan.
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Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
Quince has thousands of timeless styles to shop, including the Tencel Rib Knit Maxi Slip Dress, made with soft, breathable fabric for a body-hugging yet comfortable fit.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Slim planter beds along fences operate on the same principle, replacing bulky garden beds with streamlined growing space that hugs the perimeter and keeps the center of the garden open and breathable.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
The soft, chiffon-style fabric is lightweight and breathable, and the short-sleeve design is easy to layer with a cardigan or denim jacket on cooler days.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
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Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
Quince has thousands of timeless styles to shop, including the Tencel Rib Knit Maxi Slip Dress, made with soft, breathable fabric for a body-hugging yet comfortable fit.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Slim planter beds along fences operate on the same principle, replacing bulky garden beds with streamlined growing space that hugs the perimeter and keeps the center of the garden open and breathable.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
The soft, chiffon-style fabric is lightweight and breathable, and the short-sleeve design is easy to layer with a cardigan or denim jacket on cooler days.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
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“Breathable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breathable. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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