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

Symptoms can include a rash; itching; swelling of the lips, tongue, or mouth; trouble breathing; stomach cramps; or even anaphylaxis, which can be potentially fatal. —Lauryn Higgins, Time, 22 July 2025

For example, Khanna recommends starting small—like practicing deep, slow breathing when anxious feelings (and the instinct to people-please or withdraw) begin to surface. —Jenna Ryu, SELF, 21 July 2025

These include not only making ends meet, but having enough breathing room to pay down debt, build emergency savings and invest for the future. —Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 19 July 2025

Google used to hold its big hardware event in October, but changed things up last year, putting the Pixel release date ahead of the iPhone, with more breathing room ahead of the holiday shopping season. —Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 19 July 2025

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

Rhymes for breathing

• sheathing
• teething
• bequeathing
• rebreathing