breath

Meanings

• the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
  • "he took a deep breath and dived into the pool"
  • "he was fighting to his last breath"
• the air that is inhaled and exhaled in respiration
  • "his sour breath offended her"
• a short respite
• an indirect suggestion
  • "not a breath of scandal ever touched her"
• a slight movement of the air
  • "there wasn't a breath of air in the room"

Synonyms

breather, breathing place, breathing space, breathing spell, breathing time, hint, intimation