breathable

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adjective breath·able \ ˈbrē-t͟hə-bəl \

Definition of breathable

1 :suitable for breathing

breathable air

2 :allowing air to pass through :porous

a breathable synthetic fabric

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breathability

play \ˌbrē-t͟hə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

Recent Examples of breathable from the Web

Use a breathable organization box for bulkier items like sweaters or sweatshirts.

— diana tsui, The Cut, "Everything You Need for a Perfectly Organized Wardrobe," 29 Aug. 2017
With high temperatures between 89-94 degrees and a heat index between 93-98 degrees, the National Weather Service still advises those viewing the eclipse outside to wear loose, breathable clothing and to stay hydrated.

— thomas novelly, The Courier-Journal, "Cloud coverage eases up for eclipse day in Louisville, Hopkinsville," 21 Aug. 2017
Dualtone Racer Courtesy of Nike With breathable uppers and a cushy foam sole, these two-tone sneakers will keep your feet comfy all day, from your morning commute to evening run.

— SI.com, "Nike’s Millennial Pink Collection Is Here," 29 July 2017
In a paper published Monday in Nature Nanotechnology, researchers described a new ultrathin, lightweight, breathable sensor constructed from nanoscale mesh, a spaghetti-like entanglement of fibers a thousand times thinner than a human hair.

— aneri pattani, New York Times, "A Sensor on Your Skin That Looks and Feels Like a Temporary Tattoo," 20 July 2017
Lightweight, breathable clothing with small patterns will also conceal sweat stains better than solid colors. –

— macy sirmans, Southern Living, "It’s All Greek to Me | Southern Living’s Roadmap to Sorority Recruitment," 11 July 2017
The unbleached organic cotton cover is also breathable—and best of all, it can be easily removed and washed.

— chaney kwak, CNT, "4 Travel Pillows You'll Actually Want to Buy," 30 June 2017
OBOGS provides aircrew with oxygen by taking bleed-air from the aircraft engine, filtering it through a molecular sieve material to remove nitrogen and other gases, and producing breathable-grade oxygen.

— eric tegler, Popular Mechanics, "Hypoxia Threatens Navy and Air Force Pilots, and the Threat Is Growing," 25 June 2017
But the nylon/spandex material was super comfy and breathable.

— julia naftulin, Health.com, "I Bought My Dream Sports Bra With the Help of This Online Service," 22 June 2017

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