Meaning & Definition of word "Breather"

Breather

/ˈbrɪðər/

1. A brief pause for rest or a temporary respite from an activity or situation.
- Example: After running for an hour, she took a breather on the park bench.
2. A person or device that breathes or allows breathing.
- Example: The fish is an aquatic breather, extracting oxygen from water.
3. An informal break from work or a stressful situation.
- Example: 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.

Meaning: A break from work or a task.

● Example Sentence: I'm going to take a breather before I finish this project.

Meaning: A casual moment to relax or recharge.

● Example Sentence: This meeting has been long; let's have a breather.