Inhale

/ɪnˈheɪl/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to draw air into the lungs through the nose or mouth.

He took a deep breath and inhaled the fresh mountain air.

to absorb (substances or things) into the lungs.

The smoke from the fire caused her to inhale deeply, coughing immediately after.

to consume eagerly or enthusiastically.

She inhaled her dinner in just a few minutes, clearly hungry after her long day.

From Latin 'inhala', from 'in-' meaning 'into' + 'halare' meaning 'to breathe'.

inhale deeply

To take a long, deep breath.

inhale the aroma

To take in a fragrance or smell.

exhale

To breathe out.

respiration

The process of inhaling and exhaling.

To smoke marijuana.

He inhaled before passing the joint.

To consume something quickly.

She inhaled her dinner in record time.