breathable

adjective

Definition of breathablenext
as in porous

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Recent Examples of breathable That’s what led me to Quince’s lightweight travel cardigans, including breathable cotton, wool, and cashmere-blend picks. — Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026 Within the broad sweater category, however, are lightweight options that defy the traditional norm with breathable fabrics and short-sleeve styles that can be worn from the late summer through the fall. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2026 This lightweight cotton-blend option checks all my boxes—breathable yet cozy, with front buttons for styling. — Ali Faccenda, InStyle, 18 Aug. 2026 The drop-waist elongates the torso to create the illusion of height, all while concealing pesky lines due to the breathable pleats. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for breathable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breathable
  1. porous
  2. permeable
Adjective
  • Because the levee is earthen and porous, nearly 100 volunteers remained in Rocky Ripple on Sunday afternoon.
    — Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Baking soda is mildly abrasive and can get into porous material (like grout) to remove dirt without damaging it.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of porous
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  • The flooding did not damage the permeable new walkways, which were constructed to handle water, said Jen Schmits Thomas, spokesperson for the Art Center.
    — Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The next slide showed the site transformed into a park, with trees, flowers, permeable pavement, and comfortable seating.
    — Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of permeable

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“Breathable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breathable. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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