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

Complimentary fitness classes, one-on-one personal training, nutrition consults, Pilates, breathing classes, and flow yoga are among many other options. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

Osiris' caretakers noticed sudden changes in her behavior and breathing patterns the morning of her death, according to the aquarium. — Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026

Options include playing soft music when work ends, taking a mindful shower focused on water and breathing or doing five to 10 minutes of gentle stretching. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026

The Resmed survey pins more than a third of weekly disruptions on a partner’s breathing, a clinical issue that no amount of relationship work can fix on the mattress itself. — Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 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