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breather

 

[ ˈbriːðər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

take a

A short pause or rest from an activity.

Synonyms

break, pause, rest

Examples of usage

  • Let's take a breather before we continue the hike.
  • I need a breather after running for 30 minutes.
Context #2 | Noun

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,094, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.