lungful

/ˈlʌŋfʊl/

Definitions

1. noun

a quantity of air in the lungs

“After running the marathon, she took a lungful of air and smiled.”

2. noun

a large amount or quantity of something

“The crowd took a lungful of the festive music and joined in the dance.”

Synonyms

  • draught
  • gulp

Antonyms

  • breathlessness
  • shortness