exhalation

noun

ex·​ha·​la·​tion ˌeks-hə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce exhalation (audio)
ˌek-sə-
1
: something exhaled or given off : emanation
2
: an act of exhaling

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But the maestro was powerless to stifle a burst of gratitude and relief, a communal exhalation, prompted by music, that could only take place in the sanctum of a concert hall. Justin Davidson, Curbed, 16 Oct. 2024 After several breaths, start to breathe more deeply, taking longer inhalations and longer exhalations. Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 25 Oct. 2024 All of which leads to an ending that doubles as a cathartic exhalation. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2024 Its origins are related to the concept of exhalation, smoke, or something rising, reflecting the physical properties of steam as water vapor. Erik Kain, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for exhalation 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of exhalation was in the 14th century

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“Exhalation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exhalation. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

exhalation

noun
ex·​ha·​la·​tion ˌeks-(h)ə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce exhalation (audio)
1
: something exhaled or given off
2
: the act of exhaling

Medical Definition

exhalation

noun
ex·​ha·​la·​tion ˌeks-(h)ə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce exhalation (audio)
1
: the action of forcing air out of the lungs
2
: something (as the breath) that is exhaled or given off

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