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Definition of inhale

inhale

/ɪnˈheɪl/
in · hale
Plural:inhales
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Adjective:inhalational
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Past Simple:inhaled
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Past Participle:inhaled
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Present Participle:inhaling
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inhale Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To breathe in air, gas, smoke, or vapor into the lungs.

Example

"She paused at the summit to inhale the crisp mountain air."

2

To eat or drink something very quickly and eagerly (informal).

Example

"After hiking all morning, the teenagers practically inhaled their sandwiches."

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• noun

1

An act of breathing in air, smoke, or vapor.

Example

"The instructor asked the class to take a slow, deep inhale before stretching."

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• Rhymes for inhale

• Nearby Words

inhalant
inhalation
inhalator
inhale
inhaler
inharmonious
inherent

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 18th century from Latin inhalare, meaning 'to breathe upon', formed from in- ('into' or 'upon') and halare ('to breathe').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Inhale. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/inhale
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