Definitions for breath
brɛθbreath

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. breath(noun)

   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. breath(noun)

   the air that is inhaled and exhaled in respiration

   "his sour breath offended her"

3. breath, breather, breathing place, breathing space, breathing spell, breathing time(noun)

   a short respite

4. hint, intimation, breath(noun)

   an indirect suggestion

   "not a breath of scandal ever touched her"

5. breath(noun)

   a slight movement of the air

   "there wasn't a breath of air in the room"

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. breath(Noun)

   The act or process of breathing.

2. breath(Noun)

   A single act of breathing in or out.

   I took a deep breath and started the test.

3. breath(Noun)

   Air expelled from the lungs.

   I could feel the runner's breath on my shoulder.

4. breath(Noun)

   A rest or pause.

   Let's stop for a breath when we get to the top of the hill.

5. breath(Noun)

   a small amount of something, such as wind, or common sense

Origin: bræþ, from brēþaz, from bʰrēto-.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Breath(noun)

   the air inhaled and exhaled in respiration; air which, in the process of respiration, has parted with oxygen and has received carbonic acid, aqueous vapor, warmth, etc

2. Breath(noun)

   the act of breathing naturally or freely; the power or capacity to breathe freely; as, I am out of breath

3. Breath(noun)

   the power of respiration, and hence, life

4. Breath(noun)

   time to breathe; respite; pause

5. Breath(noun)

   a single respiration, or the time of making it; a single act; an instant

6. Breath(noun)

   fig.: That which gives or strengthens life

7. Breath(noun)

   a single word; the slightest effort; a trifle

8. Breath(noun)

   a very slight breeze; air in gentle motion

9. Breath(noun)

   fragrance; exhalation; odor; perfume

10. Breath(noun)

    gentle exercise, causing a quicker respiration

Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Breath

   Respiro is a 2002 Italian film written and directed by Emanuele Crialese and released in English-language markets in 2003. The film stars Valeria Golino, Vincenzo Amato, and Francesco Casisa. In the Italian language, respiro means a "breath".

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Breath

   breth, n. the air drawn into and then expelled from the lungs: power of breathing: life: the time occupied by once breathing: a very slight breeze.—adjs. Breath′ful (Spens.), full of breath or air, also full of scent or odour; Breath′less, out of breath: dead: excessively eager, as if holding one's breath from excitement.—n. Breath′lessness.—To catch the breath, to stop breathing for an instant; To spend one's breath, as in profitless talk; To take breath, to recover freedom of breathing; With bated breath, with breath restrained from reverence or fear. [A.S. brǽth; Ger. brodem, steam, breath.]

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'breath' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #2023

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'breath' in Written Corpus Frequency: #3639

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'breath' in Nouns Frequency: #881

Anagrams for breath »

1. bertha, Bertha

2. bather

3. Bertha

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of breath in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of breath in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of breath in a Sentence

1. Circuit Judge Gerald Lynch:

   We'll all be holding our breath.

2. Vanna Bonta:

   Love is the eternal first breath.

3. Marshall Young:

   Dehydration can give you bad breath.

4. Jerry Falwell Sr.:

   Donald Trump is a breath of fresh air.

5. Miguel de Cervantes:

   Spare your breath to cool your porridge.

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