1. a device worn over the nose and mouth to filter air and protect against inhaling harmful substances
2. a machine that helps or replaces a person’s breathing
Usage: medical

Examples

• Construction workers must wear respirators when working with asbestos.
• The nurse put on a respirator before entering the patient’s room.
• Firefighters use special respirators to breathe in smoky conditions.
• The patient was placed on a respirator after the accident.
• She bought an N95 respirator for protection during the pandemic.
• The doctor explained how the respirator would help her father breathe.
• Industrial workers need proper respirators when handling chemicals.