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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With technology that doesn’t compromise on style, the silhouette of the new shoe is modern and sleek yet breathable with its knit materials.
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Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2025
Lightweight and breathable, your feet can stay comfortable even on the most sweltering summer days.
—Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2025
Future Collective Embroidered Linen Vest This cropped vest is made of a cotton-linen blend that’s breathable for summer.
—Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
This is the refined, post-summer version of the destination — still cinematic, but finally breathable.
—Nel-Olivia Waga, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
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Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2025
Lightweight and breathable, your feet can stay comfortable even on the most sweltering summer days.
—Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2025
Future Collective Embroidered Linen Vest This cropped vest is made of a cotton-linen blend that’s breathable for summer.
—Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
This is the refined, post-summer version of the destination — still cinematic, but finally breathable.
—Nel-Olivia Waga, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for breathable
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“Breathable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breathable. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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