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exhalation
noun
ex·ha·la·tion
ˌeks-hə-ˈlā-shən
ˌek-sə-
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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
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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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
1
: something exhaled or given off
2
: the act of exhaling
Medical Definition
exhalation
noun
ex·ha·la·tion
ˌeks-(h)ə-ˈlā-shən
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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