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 your pet is vomiting, drooling, showing weakness or having trouble swallowing or breathing, head directly to a veterinary hospital. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026

If your pet is having trouble swallowing or breathing, go directly to a veterinary hospital. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

The minuscule particles can lead to breathing problems like bronchitis and cause inflammation that aggravates diabetes, heart disease and other health conditions. — Dakota Smith, CNN Money, 14 July 2026

Myfembree may cause swelling of your face, lips, mouth or tongue, trouble breathing, skin rashes, and redness. — Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 14 July 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