English · Word Candidate

lung

/ˈlʌŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: lungs

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A biological organ of vertebrates that controls breathing and oxygenates the blood.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một cơ quan sinh học của động vật có xương sống điều khiển hô hấp và cung cấp oxy cho máu

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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

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Capacity for exercise or exertion; breath.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Khả năng tập thể dục hoặc gắng sức; hơi thở

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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.

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