breathing

noun

breath·​ing ˈbrē-t͟hiŋ 

: either of the marks ʽ and ʼ used in writing Greek to indicate aspiration or its absence

Examples of breathing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The manufacturer has recalled more than 15 million breathing devices since 2021, primarily due to health hazards caused by the breakdown of foam materials that users could inhale, according to the Food and Drug Administration. —USA TODAY, 29 Apr. 2024

But podcasts, as opposed to a print column, would give Mr. Marchese more breathing room to share fuller, extended exchanges with listeners. —Sarah Bahr, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1696, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing breathing

• air-breathing
• breathing space
• breathing tube
• fire-breathing
• rough breathing
• smooth breathing