Breather: meaning, definitions and examples
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breather
[ ˈbriːðər ]
take a
A short pause or rest from an activity.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Let's take a breather before we continue the hike.
- I need a breather after running for 30 minutes.
a sigh of
A deep sigh indicating relief or relaxation.
Synonyms
exhale, sigh
Examples of usage
- After finishing the project, she let out a breather of relief.
Translations
Translations of the word "breather" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pausa
🇮🇳 सांस लेने वाला
🇩🇪 Verschnaufpause
🇮🇩 istirahat
🇺🇦 перепочинок
🇵🇱 przerwa na oddech
🇯🇵 休憩 (きゅうけい)
🇫🇷 pause
🇪🇸 descanso
🇹🇷 nefes alma arası
🇰🇷 휴식
🇸🇦 استراحة
🇨🇿 přestávka
🇸🇰 prestávka
🇨🇳 喘息的时间 (chuǎnxī de shíjiān)
🇸🇮 premor
🇮🇸 pásu
🇰🇿 демалу
🇬🇪 სასუნთქი
🇦🇿 nəfəs alma cihazı
🇲🇽 descanso
Word origin
The word 'breather' originated in the late 16th century, derived from the verb 'breathe'. It originally referred to a person or thing that breathes, but over time, it evolved to also mean a short pause or rest. The sense of 'a sigh of relief' came later, in the 19th century.