breathing

noun

breath·​ing ˈbrē-t͟hiŋ 

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

Examples of breathing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

If family dynamics feel tender, step back from blame and set a simple house rule that gives you breathing room without closing your heart. —Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026

If left untreated, the illness can progress to widespread muscle weakness and paralysis, potentially affecting breathing and requiring intensive medical care. —Victoria Forster, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026

Affected babies may show symptoms including constipation, poor feeding, drooping eyelid, sluggish pupils, low muscle tone, difficulty sucking and swallowing, weak or altered crying, difficulty breathing, and generalized weakness. —Kerry Breen, CBS News, 14 June 2026

Build the day around screen-free mornings, sunlight before phone light, conscious breathing, whole-food meals and a slow bath in the evening. —Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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