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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Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
One of the most effective steps is using a breathable or moisture-barrier underlayment designed for concrete floors.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2026
Soft, breathable materials and thoughtful construction have made the silhouette way more wearable, offering a happy medium between your comfiest sneakers and your dressiest pumps.
—Nina Derwin, Glamour, 8 Jan. 2026
In addition to being stylish, the shoes are comfortable, too, thanks to their shock-absorbing cushioning and breathable mesh upper.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
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Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
One of the most effective steps is using a breathable or moisture-barrier underlayment designed for concrete floors.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2026
Soft, breathable materials and thoughtful construction have made the silhouette way more wearable, offering a happy medium between your comfiest sneakers and your dressiest pumps.
—Nina Derwin, Glamour, 8 Jan. 2026
In addition to being stylish, the shoes are comfortable, too, thanks to their shock-absorbing cushioning and breathable mesh upper.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
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 10 Jan. 2026.
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