breathable

adjective

breath·​able ˈbrē-t͟hə-bəl How to pronounce breathable (audio)
1
: suitable for breathing
breathable air
2
: allowing air to pass through : porous
a breathable synthetic fabric
breathability noun

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Women's leggings: $50.95 These leggings featuring the FOX News logo have a figure-flattering fit and are made of soft, breathable microfiber yarn. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 2 Jan. 2025 Made with memory foam, the neck pillow comfortably supports your head and neck in any position and is made with a breathable, yet plush, fabric. Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 2 Jan. 2025 While technology was utilized for the men’s underwear in the Hanes Moves collection to solve for chafing and cooling, women’s underwear needed a solution for being invisible under clothes while being stretchy and breathable. Alexandra Pastore, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024 Still, their price is far from their main selling point: The Summits have an easy slip-on design with elastic laces, a breathable memory foam insole, and over 1,700 five-star reviews on Skechers’s site. Sara Coughlin, SELF, 20 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for breathable 

Word History

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of breathable was in 1651

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“Breathable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breathable. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.

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