breathing

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noun

breath·​ing ˈbrē-t͟hiŋ 

: either of the marks ʽ and ʼ used in writing Greek to indicate aspiration or its absence

breathing

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present participle of breathe

Examples of breathing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The Finance Ministry proposed Monday extending deadlines for tax and insurance payments to give Wildberries and its sellers some financial breathing space. — ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026

Rose, the glitter-breathing dragon, resembles some of the more feminine-presenting mascots to appear in recent seasons, including Ellie (Liberty), Violet (Valkyries) and Skye (Sky). — Annie Costabile, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

For some people, managing anxiety means more than learning breathing exercises or practicing mindfulness. — Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 24 Aug. 2026

Tonges and Luke Farrell have both played well throughout training camp, which could give the 49ers some breathing room and not force Kittle back. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1696, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing breathing

• air-breathing
• breathing space
• breathing tube
• fire-breathing
• rough breathing
• smooth breathing

Rhymes for breathing

• sheathing
• teething
• rebreathing