Synonyms for

Lungs

Verb / lʌŋz / Another word for lungs — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The lungs are the pair of organs in the chest that help in breathing. They take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide.

Synonyms & similar words

lung windpipe bronchi alveoli oxygenators bellows breathers respirators

Synonyms by register

Formal

pulmonary organs respiratory organs

Literary

breathing bellows life's bellows

Common collocations

  • healthy lungs
  • damaged lungs
  • lung capacity
  • lung disease
  • lung function
  • shortness of breath
  • fill lungs

Word family

noun lung

Usage note

The word 'lungs' refers to the organs of respiration in humans and other vertebrates. It is a common and straightforward term with no direct antonyms.

Example sentences

  1. I took a deep breath and filled my lungs with fresh air.
  2. Smoking is harmful to your lungs.
  3. The doctor listened to my lungs with a stethoscope.
  4. My grandfather has trouble breathing because of his weak lungs.
  5. The athlete's strong lungs helped her run the marathon without difficulty.

Quotes

  • Breathing is the greatest pleasure in life. - Giovanni Papini
  • When the breath wanders the mind also is unsteady. But when the breath is calmed the mind too will be still. - Hatha Yoga Pradipika
  • The lungs are a house of many windows through which we can see the wonders of the universe. - Paracelsus

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