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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Made from a stretchy, lightweight, and breathable combination of nylon and spandex, the Index Sleep Monitor is meant to be worn on your upper arm.
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Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 19 June 2025
The result is a soft, breathable fabric with a refined surface.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 June 2025
Also, breathable fabrics—think linen, cotton, and rayon—will be your best defense against melting into a pool of sweat before the newlyweds officially tie the knot.
—Catie Pusateri, Glamour, 17 June 2025
Plus, their breathable mesh upper keeps feet cool and dry during activities.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 16 June 2025
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Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 19 June 2025
The result is a soft, breathable fabric with a refined surface.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 June 2025
Also, breathable fabrics—think linen, cotton, and rayon—will be your best defense against melting into a pool of sweat before the newlyweds officially tie the knot.
—Catie Pusateri, Glamour, 17 June 2025
Plus, their breathable mesh upper keeps feet cool and dry during activities.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 16 June 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 27 Jun. 2025.
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