The air inhaled and exhaled in respiration.
The act or process of breathing; respiration.
The capacity to breathe, especially in a natural and unlabored manner: shortness of breath.
Spirit or vitality; life.
A single respiration: a deep breath.
Exhaled air, as evidenced by vapor, odor, or heat.
A momentary pause or rest.
A momentary stirring of air.
A slight gust of fragrant air.
A trace or suggestion: a breath of scandal.
A softly spoken sound; a whisper.
Linguistics Exhalation of air without vibration of the vocal cords, as in the articulation of p and s.
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