breath
nounUK /breθ/
US /breθ/
The air you take into your body and let out again.
Take a deep breath and relax.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A single movement of air into and out of your lungs.
He took a few breaths before speaking.
3. A small amount of air moving or blowing.
A breath of wind cooled the room.
4. A very short moment of time.
She finished the race in the same breath as the champion.
5. A slight hint or trace of something.
There was a breath of spring in the air.