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Definition breathing in British English

breathing noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˈbriːðɪŋ/
1

the process of taking air into the body and letting it out again, or the sound of this

Example

Julia was asleep, her breathing shallow but regular.

Example

heavy/laboured breathing

Example

breathing difficulties

Definition breathing in British English