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

Take a breather by the beach, where days are made for lingering on golden sands, discovering hidden coves, and relaxing to the tune of the rolling Mediterranean tide. — Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026

The bond market is taking a breather after a run up in yields to start the week. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026

Unless an external rescue arrives via trade or free agency, the Niners’ safety depth chart is essentially a wish and a prayer that the starters never need to grab a breather. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 28 Aug. 2026

The first-year Cowboy arrived at training camp expected to be a rotational body that gets snaps whenever the starting duo needs a breather, but Ogbonnia has proven a lot more value. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2026