noun
wheezing
Wheezing (noun) means the condition or sound of breathing with a rough, whistling noise. Example: “The doctor listened for wheezing in his lungs.”
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The condition or sound of breathing with a rough, whistling noise.
"The doctor listened for wheezing in his lungs."
How to use wheezing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe audible, whistling sound of labored breathing.
Common pairings
wheezing and coughing
shortness of breath and wheezing
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Word forms
- Plural
- wheezings
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What does “wheezing” mean?
The word “wheezing” means the condition or sound of breathing with a rough, whistling noise. In plain terms, the audible, whistling sound of labored breathing.
How do you use “wheezing” in a sentence?
Here is “wheezing” used in a sentence: “The doctor listened for wheezing in his lungs.”
What part of speech is “wheezing”?
“Wheezing” is a noun.
What is the meaning of wheezing?
"wheezing" (noun) means the condition or sound of breathing with a rough, whistling noise.
