Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wheeze
verb
/wiːz/
Definition
A high-pitched sound made while breathing, usually indicating difficulty in breathing.
Examples
- He began to wheeze after running up the hill.
- The child wheezed during the night due to her asthma.
- Patients often wheeze when they have a respiratory infection.
Meaning
Wheeze refers to a specific respiratory sound that occurs when air flows through narrowed airways, often seen in conditions like asthma or bronchitis.
Synonyms
- Gasp
- Pant
- Hiss
