breath

noun
UK: /breθ/
US: /breθ/

  1. The air that you take into your lungs and send out again.

    1. Take a deep breath and relax. [ ] [ ]
    2. She took a shaky breath before answering the difficult question. [ ] [ ]

  2. The ability to breathe easily; respiration.

    1. I was out of breath after running. [ ] [ ]
    2. The doctor listened to my breath to check for any problems. [ ] [ ]

  3. A slight breeze or puff of air.

    1. I felt a breath of air on my face. [ ] [ ]
    2. There wasn't a breath of wind stirring the leaves in the garden. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

wind respiration puff exhalation air
breath verb

  1. To say something quietly.

    1. Don't breath a word about this! [ ] [ ]
    2. She breathed a sigh of relief when she heard the good news, keeping it quiet. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "breath" in English means: The air that you take into your lungs and send out again., The ability to breathe easily; respiration., A slight breeze or puff of air..

The phonetic transcription of "breath" is /breθ/ in British English and /breθ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "breath": wind, respiration, puff, exhalation, air.

Example usage of "breath": "Take a deep breath and relax.". More examples on the page.