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

Its lightweight material is breathable enough for warmer days, while the relaxed silhouette leaves plenty of room to layer it over sweaters after temperatures drop. — Kate Boswell, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026

The Dream Jersey Cowl Neck Lounge Set is made with the same buttery-soft, breathable jersey fabric, but dressed up with a relaxed cowl neckline and drapey raglan sleeves for a look that feels a little more elevated. — ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026

The latter is a flexible, breathable hide of pigs and has been used to make products such as shoes, purses, wallets and early forms of sports equipment. — Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026

Made from breathable bamboo viscose, the topper wicks away sweat and moisture to keep you cool throughout the night. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined at sense 1