breath meaning and definition

BREATH noun

Definition of breath (noun)

1. 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"
2. the air that is inhaled and exhaled in respiration
   • "his sour breath offended her"
3. a short respite
   • synonyms: breather, breathing place, breathing space, breathing spell, breathing time
4. an indirect suggestion
   • "not a breath of scandal ever touched her"
   • synonyms: hint, intimation
5. a slight movement of the air
   • "there wasn't a breath of air in the room"