breathable

adjective breath·able \ ˈbrē-t͟hə-bəl \

|Updated on: 9 Jun 2018

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

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Courtesy of Brand InnisFree Bija Cica Balm, $24 SHOP IT Think of this balm as a protective mask for your skin (except way, way, way more lightweight and breathable).

— chloe metzger, Marie Claire, "Why You’re About to See “Cica,” a New Magical Beauty Ingredient, Everywhere," 16 May 2018
The Mirage Solo is a white and gray plastic contraption with padding from a breathable fabric.

— edward c. baig, USA TODAY, "Lenovo Google virtual reality headset goes wireless like Oculus," 4 May 2018
Here, a spate of new, breathable sunscreens worth adding to your beauty arsenal this summer.

— jenna rennert, Vogue, "10 New Sunscreens Worth Stocking Up On This Memorial Day Weekend," 22 May 2018
Loose, breathable clothing and a hat is useful too, said Pat's Run co-founder Perry Edinger, who is working as a consultant for the event.

— angel mendoza, azcentral, "After 5-year hiatus, Scottsdale's extreme Beat the Heat Race returns in June," 14 May 2018
Scientists who hope to establish a human colony on the moon have long been working through ways to generate water, food, energy and breathable air in an environment that is very different to that of Earth.

— brigit katz, Smithsonian, "Lunar Dust Might Pose Severe Health Risks to Future Human Colonies on the Moon," 10 May 2018
The prototype has a breathable spandex skin stretched over a flexible composite material; the inventors have filed for a patent.

— leigh kamping-carder, WSJ, "The Next Generation of Bike Helmets," 27 Apr. 2018
Water serves many uses for Martian colonists, including breathable air, rocket fuel, watering plants for food, and human hygiene and hydration.

— genevieve bookwalter, chicagotribune.com, "Shout Out: Jeremiah Stymacks, member of Oakton college robotics team," 19 Apr. 2018
Polartec NeoShell, Gore-Tex ShakeDry, Derzimax NX—are also ridiculously breathable.

— wes siler, Outside Online, "This cotton won't kill you," 18 Apr. 2018

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