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
Adrenaline rises, blood pressure spikes, heart rate changes, palms grow sweaty, breathing becomes more staccato.
—
Literary Hub,
30 June 2026
It’s commonly used to correct issues with breathing, swallowing, talking and chewing in both adults and children.
—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
30 June 2026
Neural pathways controlling core bodily functions — feeling in the limbs, movement and breathing — were collapsing one by one, like circuit breakers tripping in rapid succession.
—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
The recent addition of his step back gives him more breathing room to clear his low release point if a taller defender crashes in hard on a close out.
—
Tom Rende,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for breathing
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Literary Hub,
30 June 2026
It’s commonly used to correct issues with breathing, swallowing, talking and chewing in both adults and children.
—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
30 June 2026
Neural pathways controlling core bodily functions — feeling in the limbs, movement and breathing — were collapsing one by one, like circuit breakers tripping in rapid succession.
—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
The recent addition of his step back gives him more breathing room to clear his low release point if a taller defender crashes in hard on a close out.
—
Tom Rende,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for breathing
Cite this Entry
“Breathing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breathing. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
