breath

nouns

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"
breath
is a type of (narrower)
an organic process that takes place in the body
"respiratory activity"
activity, bodily function, bodily process, body process
the air that is inhaled and exhaled in respiration
"his sour breath offended her"
breath
is a type of (narrower)
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
"air pollution"; "a smell of chemicals in the air"; "open a window and let in some air"; "I need some fresh air"
air
a short respite
breath, breather, breathing place, breathing space, breathing spell, breathing time
an indirect suggestion
"not a breath of scandal ever touched her"
breath, hint, intimation
a slight movement of the air
"there wasn't a breath of air in the room"
breath
is a type of (narrower)
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
"the breeze was cooled by the lake"; "as he waited he could feel the air on his neck"
air, breeze, gentle wind, zephyr