breather

[US]/'briːðə/
[UK]/'briðɚ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a short period of rest.

Phrases & Collocations

take a breather

need a breather

quick breather

breather valve

Example Sentences

a new breather in the diver's equipment

took a breather after skiing for two hours.

Let's have/take a breather for a few minutes.

You like to get out in front, open up a lead, take a likttle breather in the backstretch, and then come home free.

I need to take a breather after running for an hour

Let's take a breather and relax for a bit

She sat down to take a breather during the hike

Taking a breather can help you clear your mind

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