breathable

adjective

breath·​able ˈbrē-t͟hə-bəl 

1

: suitable for breathing

breathable air

2

: allowing air to pass through : porous

a breathable synthetic fabric

breathability

ˌbrē-t͟hə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

Examples of breathable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The flowy silhouette is impressively breathable and comfortable, and five-star reviewers love that the material doesn’t wrinkle easily. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026

The breathable fabric and flexible styling means the skirt will be a no-brainer to reach for during the remaining hot days of summer as well as chilly fall nights. — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026

Build your look from the ground up by mixing together practical yet undeniably stylish separates—say, sturdy boots, shorts, and a breathable cotton button-down. — Aemilia Madden, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026

The bestselling Long Sleeve Mock Neck Top is an ultra-soft, feather-light, breathable, and cool to the touch flattering quarter zip style. — ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined at sense 1