Meaning of the word wheeze in English
What does wheeze mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
wheeze
US /wiːz/
UK /wiːz/
Verb
to breathe with a whistling or rattling sound in the chest, as a result of obstruction in the air passages
Example:
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He started to cough and wheeze after running.
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The old man would often wheeze when he climbed the stairs.
Noun
a whistling or rattling sound in the chest caused by obstructed breathing
Example:
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The doctor listened to his chest and heard a distinct wheeze.
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His asthma often causes a loud wheeze.