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

Exposure to cyanotoxin through the skin, ingestion, or breathing in water droplets may cause skin irritation, wheezing or coughing, shortness of breath, stomach pain, vomiting, dizziness, or a headache. — Hannah Smith july 21, Idaho Statesman, 21 July 2026

The date change, however, also means that there is now less breathing room until Frieze’s next fair, its original iteration in London. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 20 July 2026

Paced breathing can slow down your heart rate and lower emotional intensity. — Malaka Gharib, NPR, 20 July 2026

Meditation, deep breathing, physical exercise or something as simple as doing laundry can interrupt the cycle of anxious searching. — Rachel Hale, USA Today, 19 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