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

With a 2 1/2 game lead over the Diamondbacks, the Padres do have some breathing room. — Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

The approval marks another step forward for patients with spinal muscular atrophy, a rare and progressive disease that destroys nerve cells that control speaking, breathing, and walking. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 14 Sep. 2026

ResMed, known for its treatments for sleep apnea and other breathing disorders, recently reported an upbeat fourth quarter earnings in August, delivering better-than-expected sales in its core sleep devices segment. — Sean Conlon,chloe Taylor,lee Ying Shan,ananya Chetia, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026

That positioning gives them potential advantages for heart rate and breathing detection. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 11 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