second wind

noun

: renewed energy or endurance

Examples of second wind in a Sentence

The sight of the finish line gave the runners a second wind.

He suddenly got his second wind and was able to complete the project on time.

Recent Examples on the Web

This development reflects a larger trend that has given preloved fashion its second wind, thanks largely to the youth. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026

In the attention economy, trying to bury a book, performer and song can just as easily give them a second wind. — Naveen Basavaraj, The Conversation, 5 Oct. 2026

Cole’s archive is always growing, especially now that King has got her second wind. — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026

The season is starting earlier, running longer and getting a second wind after classes begin. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for second wind

• underpinned
• chagrined
• downwind
• rescind
• upwind
• whirlwind
• woodwind
• finned
• ginned
• grinned
• pinned
• sinned

Kids Definition

second wind

noun

: new energy or ability to continue

Medical Definition

second wind

noun

: recovered full power of respiration after the first exhaustion during exertion due to improved heart action