lung
Translation
lung
Examples
Humans have two lungs.
Humans have two lungs.
Smoking is very bad for your lungs.
Smoking is very bad for your lungs.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) lung one of the two organs in your chest used for breathing Smoking is very bad for your lungs.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (none in common use)
Etymology
From Old English 'lungen', of Germanic origin.
Memory Tips
Picture your two lungs filling with air like balloons. The word 'lung' sounds a bit like exhaling a large amount of air.