lunged

adjective

ˈləŋd 

1

: having lungs : pulmonate

2

: having a lung or lungs of a specified kind or number

—used in combination

one-lunged

Examples of lunged in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

His big-lunged tenor sax tone has always had an uncanny resemblance to his late uncle Clarence Clemons’ otherwise singular sound. —Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2023

Chris Cornell’s musical influence extended beyond grunge, as evidenced by the wide range of musicians that have been paying tribute to the big-lunged singer since his death on May 17. —Cicero Estrella, The Mercury News, 22 May 2017

Word History

First Known Use

1693, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing lunged

• leather-lunged