Word
wheezing
Phoneticswheez·ing
US/ˈhwizɪŋ/
UK/wˈiːzɪŋ/
Definition
v. to make a loud, high-pitched sound when you breathe, usually because of a cold or an asthma attack.
v. to produce a high-pitched, whistling sound during respiration, typically caused by the narrowing of the airways. Often used to describe the physical manifestation of respiratory distress.
Examples
“He was wheezing heavily after the race.”
“The child began wheezing as soon as she stepped outside into the cold winter air.”
“The patient's wheezing intensified during the night, prompting the nurse to administer a bronchodilator to ease the constriction in his airways.”
Examples
simple
“He was wheezing heavily after the race.”
contextual
“The child began wheezing as soon as she stepped outside into the cold winter air.”
complex
“The patient's wheezing intensified during the night, prompting the nurse to administer a bronchodilator to ease the constriction in his airways.”
Real-World Examples
“Humans love dogs, but petting them can leave some people sneezing and wheezing.” Scan code
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