1. past tense and past participle of inhale; breathed in air, smoke, or other substances through the nose or mouth into the lungs

Examples

• She inhaled deeply before diving into the pool.
• The patient inhaled the medication through a nebulizer.
• He accidentally inhaled some dust while cleaning the attic.
• The firefighter inhaled too much smoke and needed oxygen.
• She inhaled the fresh mountain air with relief.
• The doctor told him he had inhaled a small particle.
• They inhaled the sweet fragrance of the flowers.