breathable

adjective

Definition of breathablenext
as in porous

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Recent Examples of breathable Stick to loose clothes with breathable fabrics like linen and cotton. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 13 July 2026 Made from a lightweight, breathable cotton blend, it’s designed to keep you cool and comfortable no matter how high the humidity. — Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 12 July 2026 Crafted from cotton and cashmere, the cardigan is soft, breathable, and cozy without being overly warm. — Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026 Summits Slip-On Sneakers Like the above pair, the Summits Slip-On Sneakers boast a super breathable and comfortable feel thanks to their soft mesh uppers. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for breathable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breathable
  1. porous
  2. permeable
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  • The installations probe the increasingly porous boundaries between humans, technology, and the natural world, tackling digital identity, real-time data, and the passage of time.
    — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 14 July 2026
  • It can also be incorporated into a porous silver texture and integrated with rigid devices.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 14 July 2026
Definition of porous
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  • Then, after about three days, the blood vessels that had become more permeable immediately after surgery to bring healing fluids to the face tighten back up again.
    — Michele Promaulayko, Allure, 17 June 2026
  • Their results suggest that several factors worked together to sustain the underground environment, including highly permeable fractured rocks, lingering heat from the impact itself and the region's natural geothermal energy.
    — Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 10 June 2026
Definition of permeable

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“Breathable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breathable. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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