Definitions

1. noun

the act of taking a breath into the lungs, especially a deep or sudden one

“She held her inbreath as she watched the diver plunge into the water.”

2. noun

a single breath taken into the lungs

“He took a long inbreath of the fresh mountain air.”

3. verb

to breathe in or take in air, especially deeply or suddenly

“She inbreathed deeply and tried to calm her racing heart.”