Mouth-Breathing

B1 16+

Pronunciation: /maʊθ ˈbriːðɪŋ/

Definitions of mouth-breathing

noun a person who breathes through their mouth, often due to congestion or other breathing difficulties

Example Sentences

A1 My brother has a habit of mouth-breathing when he sleeps.

A2 Some people find it difficult to stop mouth-breathing when they have a stuffy nose.

B1 Mouth-breathing can lead to dry mouth and throat irritation.

B2 Athletes often practice breathing techniques to avoid mouth-breathing during intense physical activity.

C1 Chronic mouth-breathing can have negative effects on overall health if left untreated.

C2 Individuals with allergies or sinus issues may resort to mouth-breathing as a temporary solution for better airflow.

adjective describing the act of breathing through the mouth rather than the nose

Example Sentences

A1 He is a mouth-breathing child.

A2 The doctor diagnosed him with a mouth-breathing condition.

B1 Some people have difficulty breathing through their nose and resort to mouth-breathing.

B2 The athlete's performance was affected by his mouth-breathing habit during the race.

C1 The scientist conducted a study on the effects of chronic mouth-breathing on overall health.

C2 The speaker's constant mouth-breathing distracted the audience during the presentation.

Examples of mouth-breathing in a Sentence

formal The doctor explained that chronic mouth-breathing can lead to various health issues.

informal My friend always gets teased for his loud mouth-breathing during exercise.

slang Stop being a mouth-breathing weirdo and just breathe through your nose like a normal person.

figurative His constant complaints about the project were like a form of mental mouth-breathing, draining the energy of the entire team.

Grammatical Forms of mouth-breathing

past tense

mouth-breathed

plural

mouth-breathers

comparative

more mouth-breathing

superlative

most mouth-breathing

present tense

mouth-breathe

future tense

will mouth-breathe

perfect tense

have mouth-breathed

continuous tense

is mouth-breathing

singular

mouth-breather

positive degree

mouth-breathing

infinitive

to mouth-breathe

gerund

mouth-breathing

participle

mouth-breathing

Origin and Evolution of mouth-breathing

First Known Use: 1883 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'mouth-breathing' originated as a way to describe a person who habitually breathes through their mouth rather than their nose.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in a derogatory manner to imply stupidity or lack of intelligence, the term has evolved to be more commonly used in a medical context to describe a physiological breathing pattern.