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 breath breath /ˈbrɛθ/

noun

  1. () The process of taking in and expelling air during breathing  ( breath )
    the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
     He took a deep breath and dived into the pool
    he took a deep breath and dived into the pool
     He was fighting to his last breath
    he was fighting to his last breath
  2. () The air that is inhaled and exhaled in respiration  ( breath )
    the air that is inhaled and exhaled in respiration
     His sour breath offended her
    his sour breath offended her
  3. () An indirect suggestion  ( intimation , breath , hint )
    an indirect suggestion
     Not a breath of scandal ever touched her
    not a breath of scandal ever touched her
  4. () A short respite  ( breather [Informal] , breathing place , breathing spell , breath , breathing space , breathing time )
    a short respite
  5. A slight movement of the air  ( breath )
    a slight movement of the air
     There wasn't a breath of air in the room
    there wasn't a breath of air in the room