Meaning of the word wheezing in English
What does wheezing mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
wheezing
US /ˈhwiːzɪŋ/
UK /ˈhwiːzɪŋ/
Noun
a high-pitched whistling sound made while breathing, typically due to asthma or other respiratory conditions
Example:
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The doctor listened to his chest and heard a distinct wheezing.
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His chronic cough was often accompanied by wheezing.
Adjective
breathing with a whistling or rattling sound in the chest, as a symptom of asthma or other respiratory condition
Example:
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He was wheezing and struggling for breath after running up the stairs.
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The child's wheezing breath indicated an asthma attack.
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