breathable

adjective

breath·​able ˈbrē-t͟hə-bəl How to pronounce breathable (audio)
1
: suitable for breathing
breathable air
2
: allowing air to pass through : porous
a breathable synthetic fabric
breathability noun

Examples of breathable in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of breathable was in 1651

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“Breathable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breathable. Accessed 6 May. 2024.

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