adj

breathable

BREE-thuh-buhl

Breathable (adj) means Suitable or safe to breathe. Example: “The astronauts checked that the air inside was breathable.”

adj

Suitable or safe to breathe.

"The astronauts checked that the air inside was breathable."

Allowing air to pass through, as with certain fabrics.

"The jacket is made from a lightweight, breathable material."

How to use breathable

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAir you can safely breathe, or fabric that lets air pass through it.

Common pairings

breathable fabric breathable air

more breathable comparative, most breathable superlative

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What does “breathable” mean?

The word “breathable” means suitable or safe to breathe. In plain terms, air you can safely breathe, or fabric that lets air pass through it.

How do you pronounce “breathable”?

“Breathable” is pronounced BREE-thuh-buhl (/ˈbɹiːðəbəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “breathable” in a sentence?

Here is “breathable” used in a sentence: “The astronauts checked that the air inside was breathable.”

What part of speech is “breathable”?

“Breathable” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “breathable” have?

“Breathable” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: suitable or safe to breathe.