alveolus

noun

Definition of alveolusnext
as in pocket

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Recent Examples of alveolus This balloon can, in turn, can push against the alveoli in the lung. — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 20 Mar. 2026 The alveoli take in oxygen from inhaled air and exchange it for carbon dioxide, a waste gas that is exhaled. — Susan Russell, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2025 Her primary focus was on hyaline membrane disease, sometimes called respiratory distress syndrome, in which alveoli — tiny air sacs in the lungs — do not properly inflate. — Matt Schudel, Washington Post, 3 July 2024 Plateau pressure represents the pressure in the alveoli at some particular phase of breathing and is often used as a gauge to determine the maximum pressure that can be applied. — Ravinder Dahiya, IEEE Spectrum, 29 May 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alveolus
  1. pocket
  2. cleft
  3. socket
  4. dimple
  5. impression
  6. opening
  7. crater
  8. alcove
Noun
  • The victim was ordered out of the water at gunpoint and forced to empty his pockets before he was assaulted.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Willit Wide-Leg Dress Pants Even work days can be made cooler with these linen dress pants, designed with an elastic mid-rise waistband, two side pockets, front pleats, and a wide-leg silhouette.
    — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
Definition of pocket
Noun
  • From his flat top, cleft chin, starched collar, and tight shirt to the crease in his trousers tucked into black boots.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Along with the Antwerp Six, Martin Margiela put the small Belgian city of Antwerp on the international fashion radar, founding his house in 1988 and introducing cleft-toed boots, deconstructed clothes and all-white stores to the fashion lexicon.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
Definition of cleft
Noun
  • Jordan said the ballot tabulators were using power from batteries built into the machine, rather than being plugged into a socket.
    — Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 21 July 2026
  • The vehicle’s range is 100 miles per charge, which can be done with a standard 110-volt wall outlet, though a 240-volt socket will repower it in less than half the time.
    — Alan Ohnsman, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of socket
Noun
  • Use 85% lean ground beef for juicy burgers, avoid overworking the meat, and form patties with a shallow center dimple.
    — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026
  • The dimple in the mattress stretches into a deep depression, one that essentially rips all the way through.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 3 June 2026
Definition of dimple
Noun
  • Liverpool Kevin Keegan’s first meeting with legendary Liverpool manager Bill Shankly left a lasting impression.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Slawon’s first impression was polarizing in that his shots weren’t falling, but every other aspect of the game went well.
    — Tony East, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of impression
Noun
  • His latest visit coincides with tensions between his administration and Canada that have marred the opening of a new bridge linking Detroit and Windsor, Ontario.
    — Will Weissert, Fortune, 27 July 2026
  • Previews kick off March 12, 2027, with an official opening on April 12.
    — Alex Suskind, Pitchfork, 27 July 2026
Definition of opening
Noun
  • Third, the decline of print journalism has meant the disappearance of esteemed TV and film critics and that crater has left an opening for citizen journalists and podcasters to fill in the cracks.
    — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • The name was decided upon in consultation with the Innu Council of Ekuanitshit, the people on whose land the crater was discovered, according to the Planetary Society.
    — Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 24 July 2026
Definition of crater
Noun
  • They were inspired by the Curtain of Courage Memorial outside the San Bernardino County Government Center — 14 bronze alcoves, each curved like a protective wall and dedicated to one of the victims.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
  • Set in alcoves, these structures included single-room storage units for food, all the way up to 150-room villages, such as Cliff Palace, which once housed about 100 people.
    — Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026
Definition of alcove

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“Alveolus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alveolus. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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