exhalation

noun
UK: /ˌeks.həˈleɪ.ʃən/
US: /ˌeks.həˈleɪ.ʃən/

  1. The act of breathing out air from the lungs.

    1. His exhalation fogged the glass, making it hard to see.
    2. The doctor listened to the patient's exhalation to check for any wheezing sounds.

  2. Something that is breathed out, such as vapor or gas.

    1. The exhalation from the volcano was hot and smoky.
    2. We could see the exhalation of steam on a cold winter morning.

  3. The process of something (like moisture or scent) being released or emitted.

    1. The exhalation of the flowers filled the garden with a sweet scent.
    2. The damp earth produced an exhalation of musty odors after the rain.

Synonyms

expiration emission release

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "exhalation" in English means: The act of breathing out air from the lungs., Something that is breathed out, such as vapor or gas., The process of something (like moisture or scent) being released or emitted..

The phonetic transcription of "exhalation" is /ˌeks.həˈleɪ.ʃən/ in British English and /ˌeks.həˈleɪ.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "exhalation": expiration, emission, release.

Example usage of "exhalation": "His exhalation fogged the glass, making it hard to see.". More examples on the page.