Breather

/ˈbrɪðər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A brief pause for rest or a temporary respite from an activity or situation.

After running for an hour, she took a breather on the park bench.

A person or device that breathes or allows breathing.

The fish is an aquatic breather, extracting oxygen from water.

An informal break from work or a stressful situation.

I need a breather from all this paperwork; let's go grab some coffee.

The word 'breather' is derived from the verb 'breathe,' which comes from Old English 'brēathan.'

take a breather

To take a break or rest for a short time.

catch one's breath

To pause to recover breathing after exertion.

give it a breather

To take a break from something, usually a task or activity.

breathe

To take air into the lungs and expel it.

breath

The air taken into or expelled from the lungs.

A break from work or a task.

I'm going to take a breather before I finish this project.

A casual moment to relax or recharge.

This meeting has been long; let's have a breather.