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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But the best feature, in my opinion, is the breathable shorts liner with side drop-in pockets large enough to fit your phone or a couple of tennis balls.
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Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2025
Always look out for flexible and breathable materials, allowing your child to move around, climb or roll without fear or discomfort.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 May 2025
It’s made from breathable 100 percent cotton and is lint-free, pill-resistant, and machine washable.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 23 May 2025
This product is designed to cushion babies all over, from head to hips, in a breathable mesh fabric.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 22 May 2025
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Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2025
Always look out for flexible and breathable materials, allowing your child to move around, climb or roll without fear or discomfort.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 May 2025
It’s made from breathable 100 percent cotton and is lint-free, pill-resistant, and machine washable.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 23 May 2025
This product is designed to cushion babies all over, from head to hips, in a breathable mesh fabric.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 22 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for breathable
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“Breathable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breathable. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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