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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This elevated bed, which can be used both indoors and outdoors, has a breathable mesh surface that allows air to flow under your dog to keep them comfortable.
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Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Here, find a 400 thread count designed for a sturdy, breathable fabrication that only feels better wash after wash.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
Compared to the boxy old Brooks Brothers armor that had once dominated the agency biz, Armani felt downright breathable.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Cover the jar with a breathable material, like a paper towel, and secure it with a rubber band.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
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Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Here, find a 400 thread count designed for a sturdy, breathable fabrication that only feels better wash after wash.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
Compared to the boxy old Brooks Brothers armor that had once dominated the agency biz, Armani felt downright breathable.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Cover the jar with a breathable material, like a paper towel, and secure it with a rubber band.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 8 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 14 Sep. 2025.
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