adj
breathable
BREE-thuh-buhl
Breathable (adj) means Suitable or safe to breathe. Example: “The astronauts checked that the air inside was breathable.”
adj
1
Suitable or safe to breathe.
"The astronauts checked that the air inside was breathable."
2
Allowing air to pass through, as with certain fabrics.
"The jacket is made from a lightweight, breathable material."
"If you’re looking for the most breathable mask, Lukovics says, “Cotton is preferable, mainly for absorbing moisture/sweat.” She says multiple layers may be more protective but will also impact breathability."
— Elizabeth Wallace and Kai Burkhardt, 12 breathable face masks to protect you while exercising (2021)
How to use breathable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAir you can safely breathe, or fabric that lets air pass through it.
Common pairings
breathable fabric
breathable air
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more breathable
- Superlative
- most breathable
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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.
