exhalation

noun

ex·​ha·​la·​tion ˌeks-hə-ˈlā-shən 

ˌek-sə-

1

: something exhaled or given off : emanation

2

: an act of exhaling

Examples of exhalation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Earlier that afternoon, a balloon and gondola had risen from the field at the end of our block, sailing past us with an exhalation of fire. —Dan Sheehan, Literary Hub, 30 May 2025

Hold the position for around 20 to 30 seconds and try to go a little deeper into the stretch with each exhalation. —Claudia Herwig, Glamour, 20 May 2025

Doubly impressive was the way a great release did not bring a giant exhalation; after Wembley, Newcastle went again. —George Caulkin, New York Times, 21 May 2025

Gordon-Elliott recommends practicing the 4-7-8 breathing technique, which emphasizes long exhalations. —Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 18 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for exhalation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Kids Definition

exhalation

noun

ex·​ha·​la·​tion ˌeks-(h)ə-ˈlā-shən 

1

: something exhaled or given off

2

: the act of exhaling

Medical Definition

exhalation

noun

ex·​ha·​la·​tion ˌeks-(h)ə-ˈlā-shən 

1

: the action of forcing air out of the lungs

2

: something (as the breath) that is exhaled or given off