breathing

noun

breath·​ing ˈbrē-t͟hiŋ How to pronounce breathing (audio)
: 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 drug can complicate breathing and increase demands on the heart. Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2024 What's more, the hands-free sneaker has a wide toe box that gives some breathing room for swelling, bunions, or hammertoes. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for breathing 

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Word History

First Known Use

1696, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of breathing was in 1696

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“Breathing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breathing. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

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