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

[ Syn: breather , breathing place , breathing space , breathing spell , breathing time ]

an indirect suggestion; not a breath of scandal ever touched her

[ Syn: hint , intimation ]

a slight movement of the air; there wasn't a breath of air in the room'