Definitions

1. verb

to breathe in air, especially in order to fill the lungs with oxygen

“She took a deep breath and inhaled the fresh mountain air.”

2. verb, past tense

past tense of inha-; to breathe in air, especially in order to fill the lungs with oxygen

“He had inhaled too much smoke during the fire.”

3. verb, past participle

past participle of inha-; to breathe in air, especially in order to fill the lungs with oxygen

“The patient had inhaled too much anesthesia during surgery.”

4. noun

the act of taking in air, especially to fill the lungs with oxygen

“The doctor checked her inhale rate during the medical test.”

5. noun, informal

smoking or taking in other substances, especially in a way that is unhealthy or addictive

“He’s been inhaling too much marijuana since college.”