adj
breathable
BREE-thuh-buhl
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."
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
Word Forms
more breathable comparative, most breathable superlative
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