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

And yes, sometimes that breathing room could mean borrowing at higher interest rates, but the alternative would be worse. — Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026

Each bag has a ripple effect — helping a child focus at school, giving a parent breathing room to rebuild and often sowing inspiration for recipients to pay kindness forward. — Christine Franz, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2026

Bond yields are well off their highs of the morning, giving stocks a little breathing room. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026

During sleep, your body can lose water through breathing or sweating. — Amber Raiken, Verywell Health, 8 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