How to Use breathable in a Sentence

breathable

adjective
  • There should be room in the toe box, and the shoes should feel breathable.
    — Suzie Glassman, Health, 18 June 2024
  • And thanks to the breathable mesh upper, your feet will stay dry and cool.
    — Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 3 Jan. 2024
  • The lightweight and breathable hat held up well to the elements on the cruise.
    — Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2024
  • The pants have a super wide-leg that’s breathable and flowy.
    — Nicol Natale, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
  • The fabric was soft and breathable and washed up well, too.
    — Sarah Bradley, Health, 20 Mar. 2023
  • The sheets are made from a plush and breathable blend of bamboo and rayon.
    — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 12 July 2023
  • The pants have a wide leg that’s breathable and four-way stretch fabric to move with you.
    — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 15 Dec. 2023
  • Our testers found the cover cool to the touch and breathable—a bonus for hot sleepers.
    — Macy Alcido, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
  • The fabric is sturdy and structured, yet soft to the touch and breathable.
    — Maverick Li, Men's Health, 31 Aug. 2023
  • The mesh creates a breathable space for the shoes while still keeping them out of sight.
    — Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2022
  • The best-selling pants are made of a breathable cotton and linen blend, which can be tossed in the wash.
    — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 3 Oct. 2022
  • Made of a polyester-cotton blend, the bralettes are soft, breathable, and lightweight.
    — Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022
  • Both are breathable, have a nice drape, and wick moisture well.
    — Maria V. Charbonneaux, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2023
  • Sheets made from bamboo tend to be soft, drapey, and breathable.
    — Kathleen Felton, SELF, 19 Nov. 2024
  • Lenny Kravitz, showing Justin Bieber how to wear a pair of non-breathable pants.
    — Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2022
  • The jeans come with a super wide hem that’s spacious and breathable.
    — Nicol Natale, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The blouse is designed with a blend of polyester and cotton that is soft, breathable, and light on your skin.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 18 May 2024
  • Toward the back are the talkers, who jog at a breathable pace and chat with the people around them.
    — Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2024
  • After all, the fiber is breathable, easy to care for, and can be buttery soft.
    — Vogue, 29 Jan. 2022
  • Spun from viscose made of bamboo, the sheets are soft and breathable.
    — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE.com, 5 May 2022
  • It’s made of a breathable, polyester blend fabric that wicks moisture from the skin.
    — Christina Shepherd McGuire, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Jan. 2025
  • The super breathable fabric paired with the loose fit will keep you cool no matter the temps.
    — Amy Stanford, Parents, 11 July 2023
  • These microfiber sheets are breathable, lightweight, and silky-soft to the touch.
    — Ali Faccenda, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2025
  • And, the faux leather used on the seats is soft, breathable, and luxurious.
    — Christian De Looper, BGR, 10 Jan. 2022
  • The blanket throw is light and breathable, so it can be used in any season.
    — Terri Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2022
  • Four-way stretch nylon is breathable and moves with you.
    — Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 13 Dec. 2022
  • It’s made of faux leather, with breathable mesh fabric on the inside.
    — Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 9 Dec. 2022
  • Testers loved how breathable and stretchy the polyester-elastane blend was beneath a shell.
    — Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 5 June 2022
  • These shirts are far more breathable than any blend, even though they're made from relatively hefty 6.1-ounce fabric.
    — Martin Cizmar, WIRED, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Stable sneakers or weightlifting shoes also tend to be heavier and less breathable, which can make for some slower, soggier strides.
    — Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 11 Mar. 2025

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