breathable
adjective
breath·able
ˈbrē-t͟hə-bəl 
1
: suitable for breathing
breathable air
2
: allowing air to pass through : porous
a breathable synthetic fabric
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Siddhe Plus-size Loose-fit Ruffle-sleeve Blouse This lightweight, soft, and breathable blouse looks like it was designed for the autumn months.
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Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2025
However, finding pieces that are breathable yet warm can be a conundrum.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Once purchased, store the clams in your refrigerator in a breathable container such as a mesh bag or a bowl covered with a damp cloth, and use within one day of purchase.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Always in darkness, PSRs are thought to retain water ice that, if present, could be converted into drinkable water, breathable oxygen and rocket fuel.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2025
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Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2025
However, finding pieces that are breathable yet warm can be a conundrum.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Once purchased, store the clams in your refrigerator in a breathable container such as a mesh bag or a bowl covered with a damp cloth, and use within one day of purchase.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Always in darkness, PSRs are thought to retain water ice that, if present, could be converted into drinkable water, breathable oxygen and rocket fuel.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for breathable
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“Breathable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breathable. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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