lungs
Translation
lungs
Examples
Smoking is very bad for your lungs.
Smoking is very bad for your lungs.
He took a deep breath, filling his lungs.
He took a deep breath, filling his lungs.
Grammar Patterns
((a pair of)) lungs The human body has a pair of lungs.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (anatomical term, no direct synonyms)
Etymology
From Old English 'lungen', from a Proto-Germanic root related to lightness, as the lungs are light organs.
Memory Tips
You have a 'long' life thanks to your 'lungs'. Associate the sound.