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breather
noun
breath·er
ˈbrē-t͟hər
Examples of breather in a Sentence
He decided to give them a breather.
took a breather from the seemingly endless task of sorting through years of stuff stored in the attic
Recent Examples on the Web
From bath bombs to face masks to her favorite body scrubs and lotions, give her the gift of a breather.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 12 May 2024
The Chicago White Sox had activity in the bullpen as pitching coach Ethan Katz made a mound visit to give starter Garrett Crochet a breather.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2024
On that note, feel free to use the circuit-style format, but take a breather in between exercises instead of doing them back to back, Reiner says.
—Christa Sgobba, SELF, 25 Apr. 2024
Parks was one of five special musical guests who performed with Bocelli Saturday, each of them given at least one song to take center stage while Bocelli took a breather.
—Journal Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2024
This afternoon’s clouds and wind — even the slight shower chance moving in from the northwest — take a breather tomorrow.
—A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2024
Consumers took a breather after a strong holiday shopping season, cold and stormy weather kept many at home, tax refunds were delayed and gas station sales dipped but for a good reason: lower prices.
—USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2024
Of all the tired legs in that locker room, the kid who helped beat the Heat last June might need a breather more than most.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2024
Gusts of wind take a breather tonight, briefly nearing calm conditions in the pre-dawn hours.
—A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 17 Feb. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1609, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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Cite this Entry
“Breather.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breather. Accessed 24 May. 2024.
Kids Definition
breather
noun
breath·er
ˈbrē-t͟hər
1
: one that breathes
2
: a pause for rest : break
Medical Definition
breather
noun
breath·er
ˈbrē-t͟hər
: one that breathes usually in a specified way see mouth breather
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