O OneWordDaily
AI-generated image

oxygen

/ˈɒksɪdʒən/ noun · British & US
Valid in UKValid in US
Share WhatsApp

What does oxygen mean?

noun

A colourless, odourless, tasteless gas that is essential for respiration and is a major component of the Earth's atmosphere.

Example

"The scuba diver breathed in oxygen from her tank to avoid drowning."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Etymologically related

Synonyms for oxygen

Antonyms of oxygen

Rhymes with oxygen