English · Body & Health
breath
/brɛθ/
[/brɛθ/]
air taken into and out of the lungs
Beginnernoun
Definition
The air that you take into and let out of your lungs. It can also mean a single act of breathing.
Example
Take a deep breath before you speak.
Take a deep breath before you speak.
Etymology
From Old English 'brǣth' (smell, exhalation).
How & Where It’s Used
The noun form; appears in 'out of breath' and 'hold your breath'.