Definitions

1. noun

the air taken into the lungs to sustain life

“She took a deep breath before speaking in front of the crowd.”

2. verb

to take air into the lungs in order to breathe

“The baby’s mother breathed softly on her face to soothe her.”

3. noun

a short period of time; a moment

“There was a breath of calm between the two violent storms.”

4. interjection

used to express surprise or excitement

“Oh, what a breath! The view from the top is breathtaking!”