1. the act or process of breathing out air from the lungs
2. air, vapor, or gas that is breathed out or given off
3. something that is given off or emitted, especially gases or vapors

Examples

• The doctor asked her to focus on slow, deep exhalations during the breathing exercise.
• Cold air made their exhalations visible as small clouds of vapor.
• The yoga instructor emphasized the importance of controlled exhalations.
• Toxic exhalations from the factory were causing air quality concerns.
• The swimmer’s rhythmic exhalations created bubbles in the pool.
• Scientists measured the carbon dioxide levels in the patients’ exhalations.
• Volcanic exhalations filled the air with sulfur compounds.