verb
- to breathe in air, smoke, or gas into the lungs
- to consume food or drink very quickly
Usage: informal
Examples
- Take a deep breath and inhale slowly through your nose.
- The doctor told her to inhale deeply during the examination.
- Don’t inhale the fumes from the cleaning chemicals.
- He accidentally inhaled some water while swimming.
- She inhaled her lunch in five minutes before rushing to class.
- The yoga instructor reminded us to inhale for four counts.
- Try not to inhale the dust while cleaning the attic.