English · Body & Health
breathing
/ˈbriːðɪŋ/
[/ˈbriːðɪŋ/]
the act of taking air in and out
Beginnernoun
Definition
The process or action of moving air in and out of the lungs. It can also describe the sound or pattern of this action.
Example
Her breathing became calm after the exercise.
Her breathing became calm after the exercise.
Etymology
The gerund form of the verb 'breathe', from Old English 'brǣth'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in health, meditation, and medical settings to describe respiratory patterns.