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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Free People’s soft, breathable version has stripes akin to the ones Kelly Clarkson and Drew Barrymore have been seen wearing this spring.
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Nicol Natale, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Made from a stretchy, breathable polyester and spandex blend that won’t restrict your movement or dig into your skin, the thick elastic waistband further contributes to the ease of these simple lounge pants.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2025
Wear breathable clothing: Wear loose-fitting clothes and cotton underwear to avoid trapping excess moisture.
—Devineé Lingo, M.s., Health, 7 Apr. 2025
Its flat-collapsing, rollable Ultralight Camp Shoes weigh less than 1 ounce per shoe and provide a comfortable, breathable refuge for tired, aching feet.
—New Atlas, 5 Apr. 2025
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Nicol Natale, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Made from a stretchy, breathable polyester and spandex blend that won’t restrict your movement or dig into your skin, the thick elastic waistband further contributes to the ease of these simple lounge pants.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2025
Wear breathable clothing: Wear loose-fitting clothes and cotton underwear to avoid trapping excess moisture.
—Devineé Lingo, M.s., Health, 7 Apr. 2025
Its flat-collapsing, rollable Ultralight Camp Shoes weigh less than 1 ounce per shoe and provide a comfortable, breathable refuge for tired, aching feet.
—New Atlas, 5 Apr. 2025
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“Breathable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breathable. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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