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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

lung

/lʌŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does lung mean?

noun

Either of the two organs in the chest that breathe air into the body and expel carbon dioxide. A lung is a spongy, air-filled organ that is part of the respiratory system.

Example

"The doctor listened to the patient's lungs with a stethoscope to diagnose the illness."

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