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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Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Plus, the temperature-regulating silk was super breathable, resulting in true beauty sleep.
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It’s made from soft, sweat-wicking fabric that’s breathable and lightweight without ever pilling, while the fit falls gently over your frame without compression.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2025
Stable sneakers or weightlifting shoes also tend to be heavier and less breathable, which can make for some slower, soggier strides.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 11 Mar. 2025
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Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Plus, the temperature-regulating silk was super breathable, resulting in true beauty sleep.
—Health Editorial Team, Health, 14 Mar. 2025
It’s made from soft, sweat-wicking fabric that’s breathable and lightweight without ever pilling, while the fit falls gently over your frame without compression.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2025
Stable sneakers or weightlifting shoes also tend to be heavier and less breathable, which can make for some slower, soggier strides.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 11 Mar. 2025
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“Breathable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breathable. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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