lung
/ˈlʌŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: lungs
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A biological organ of vertebrates that controls breathing and oxygenates the blood.
Noun
Examples
I made a speaking trumpet of my hands and commenced to whoop “Ahoy!” and “Hello!” at the top of my lungs. […] The Colonel woke up, and, after asking what in brimstone was the matter, opened his mouth and roared “Hi!” and “Hello!” like the bull of Bashan.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Capacity for exercise or exertion; breath.
Noun
Examples
He no longer has the lungs to play long rallies like he used to.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “lung” mean?
A biological organ of vertebrates that controls breathing and oxygenates the blood.
Is “lung” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.