respirator

noun
UK: /ˈrespɪreɪtər/
US: /ˈrespərəˌtɔr/

  1. A mask or device worn over the mouth and nose to filter out dangerous substances from the air.

    1. He wears a respirator at work to protect his lungs.
    2. The miner donned his respirator before entering the dusty tunnel ensuring his safety.

  2. A device used to help someone breathe, especially when they cannot breathe on their own.

    1. The patient is on a respirator in the intensive care unit.
    2. After the accident, the doctor said he needed a respirator to assist his breathing.

Synonyms

mask ventilator air filter
respirator transitive-verb

  1. To provide someone with artificial respiration using a device.

    1. The doctor had to respirator the patient after the collapse.
    2. Paramedics rushed to respirator the injured driver at the accident scene immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "respirator" in English means: A mask or device worn over the mouth and nose to filter out dangerous substances from the air., A device used to help someone breathe, especially when they cannot breathe on their own..

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

Synonyms for "respirator": mask, ventilator, air filter.

Example usage of "respirator": "He wears a respirator at work to protect his lungs.". More examples on the page.