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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Sheets made from bamboo tend to be soft, drapey, and breathable. Kathleen Felton, SELF, 19 Nov. 2024 The material is thick but breathable, with perforated detailing on the back of the leg for a little extra airflow. Kristine Thomason, Glamour, 19 Nov. 2024 Hikers looking for a slightly more waterproof, breathable shell can fork over $30 extra for the brand’s (still extremely affordable) Rainier jacket. Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2024 Side zipper pockets, breathable, lightweight, and UPF-50+ rated? Lauren Bonney, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for breathable 

Word History

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 29 Nov. 2024.

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