inhalation

noun
UK: /ˌɪnhəˈleɪʃən/
US: /ˌɪnhəˈleɪʃən/

  1. The act of breathing in air, smoke, or gas.

    1. His inhalation was deep and steady during meditation.
    2. The doctor checked the patient's inhalation to assess lung function after surgery.

  2. A medicine that is breathed in.

    1. She uses inhalation to help her breathing during exercise.
    2. The prescribed inhalation provided immediate relief from the symptoms of asthma.

Synonyms

aspiration breathing inspiration

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "inhalation" in English means: The act of breathing in air, smoke, or gas., A medicine that is breathed in..

The phonetic transcription of "inhalation" is /ˌɪnhəˈleɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌɪnhəˈleɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "inhalation": aspiration, breathing, inspiration.

Example usage of "inhalation": "His inhalation was deep and steady during meditation.". More examples on the page.