noun
inhalation
ihn-huh-LAY-shuhn
noun
1
The act of breathing something in.
"Deep inhalation of fresh air can help you relax."
How to Use Inhalation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe action of breathing in, whether it's air, medicine, or smoke.
Common pairings
deep inhalation
smoke inhalation
Word Forms
inhalations plural
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Etymology
From "inhale" + "-ation."