Synonyms of breather

breather

noun

ˈbrē-t͟hər 

as in pause

a momentary halt in an activity

took a breather from the seemingly endless task of sorting through years of stuff stored in the attic

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pause
• lull
• breath
• break
• interruption
• recess
• rest
• interval
• respite
• interlude
• interim
• time-out
• stopping
• suspension
• intermission
• finishing
• stoppage
• downtime
• cessation
• hiatus
• ending
• hitch
• lapse
• moratorium
• gap
• abeyance
• expiration
• termination
• discontinuance
• discontinuity
• surcease

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• progress
• continuation
• progression
• endurance
• persistence
• extension
• prolongation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of breather

Corning shares have jumped 71% year to date — within the top five for the entire S & P 500 — and hit a record high as recently Wednesday before taking a breather Thursday. —Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026

There used to be a down season in Edinburgh, when Scotland's capital city—with its beautiful Gothic buildings, cobblestoned Royal Mile, and 12th-century castle keeping watch on a hilltop—caught a slight breather from tourists. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026

When Amazon revealed the Blue Jay system, the company said it was designed to give employees a breather from repetitive physical tasks like reaching for, lifting and stowing items to focus on work like quality control and problem-solving. —Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 20 Feb. 2026

But some people dare to imagine something bigger and find ways to get a substantial breather from stress or their day-to-day routines. —Colleen Newvine, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026