breathable

adjective

breath·​able ˈbrē-t͟hə-bəl 

1

: suitable for breathing

breathable air

2

: allowing air to pass through : porous

a breathable synthetic fabric

breathability

ˌbrē-t͟hə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

Examples of breathable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Made breathable and highly wearable — courtesy of that mesh fabric, next-generation eyestays, grippy sole, and construction that delivers gentle landings — the On Cloudsurfer Max Erewhon can be snagged in Ivory or Black. —Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 28 May 2026

All three pieces are lightweight, but the shorts and tank top paired together are particularly breathable for summer’s hottest days. —Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026

Made from the brand’s best-selling breathable linen, the set is cool and casual, with an air of fancy femininity thanks to the stylish scallop detailing along the top’s cut-away front and the shorts’ hem. —Morgan Evans, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026

Instead, the architects designed a breathable wall system that allows the climate indoors to self-regulate. —Stefan Ionescu may 26, New Atlas, 26 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined at sense 1