Meaning of the word lungs in English

What does lungs mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

lungs

US /lʌŋz/
UK /lʌŋz/

Plural Noun

either of the two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates, that function to remove carbon dioxide from the blood and provide it with oxygen

Example:
Smoking can severely damage your lungs.
She took a deep breath, filling her lungs with fresh air.