B1nounhealthscience
US/lʌŋ/
UK/lʌŋ/
one of the two organs in your chest that you use for breathing
In context
Smoking damages your lungs and makes it hard to breathe.
Air pollution in the city is linked to lung disease.
The baby screamed at the top of her lungs until her mum came back.
Words that go with lung
noun + noun
- lung cancerMost cases of lung cancer are caused by smoking.
- lung diseaseDust from the mine causes lung disease.
- lung capacitySwimming can increase your lung capacity.
adjective + noun
- healthy lungsRegular exercise keeps your lungs healthy.
noun + preposition
- at the top of your lungsAt karaoke, you can sing at the top of your lungs.