breathable

adjective

Definition of breathablenext
as in porous

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Recent Examples of breathable Setting them apart is the brand’s breathable, sweat-wicking SoftPower fabric, which combines comfortable four-way stretch and UPF50+ sun protection with medium compression for a sculpted look. — Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2026 Second, swap synthetic clothes for breathable fabrics like cotton and bamboo, which wick moisture without trapping odor. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026 Soft, breathable and moisture-wicking, socks are designed to help improve circulation, reduce swelling and relieve aches and fatigue. — ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026 And thanks to popular qualities like 100% cotton sateen covers with 200- to 400-thread counts, these pillows also offer a breathable feel and sumptuous look. — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for breathable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breathable
  1. porous
  2. permeable
Adjective
  • Tannins can also seep deep into porous concrete, making the stains difficult to wash away.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Sloan’s stylistic range reflects a music industry in which the borders between genres have never been more porous.
    — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of porous
Adjective
  • Less permeable land for rain to be absorbed means the water has to go into the stormwater drainage system.
    — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The family’s dream home (a magazine-pristine and coolly atmospheric feat by production designer Alain Bainée) certainly looks solid, but proves quite permeable — beginning one morning when a gaping hole suddenly appears in the garden wall.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of permeable

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“Breathable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breathable. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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