breath

[breθ]

Definition:
1. The process of taking in and expelling air during breathing.
2. The air that is inhaled and exhaled in respiration.
3. A short respite.
4. An indirect suggestion.
5. A slight movement of the air.

Use 'breath' in a sentence:

1. Using a mouthwash freshens the breath.
2. She was very short of breath.
3. I was repelled by the smell of drink on his breath.
4. He recited the whole poem in one breath.
5. We were out of breath after only five minutes.
6. He found her panting for breath at the top of the hill.
7. He took a long slow breath, inhaling deeply.
8. 'How dare she,' he muttered under his breath.
9. He heard a sharp intake of breath.
10. Her breath came in convulsive gasps.
11. A final point of confusion was the emphasis on lack of air to breath.
12. She couldn't get her breath and had to be thumped on the back.
13. Have I got bad breath?
14. His breath came in snuffles.
15. She suffered from shortness of breath.
16. She gasped for breath, her chest heaving.
17. His breath reeked of tobacco.
18. We waited with bated breath for the winner to be announced.
19. Photography is the air I breath, the water I drink, the fire I step through, the rock I'm standing on.
20. He took a deep breath before he went under.
21. We had to stop for breath before we got to the top.
22. Gasping for breath, she leaned against the door.
23. She took a deep breath and stayed under for more than a minute.
24. Shona struggled for breath.
25. His bad breath really grossed me out.
26. He held his breath as a rat scuttled past.
27. The woman spoke almost without pausing for breath.
28. Save your breath ─ you'll never persuade her.
29. 'Rubbish!' he murmured under his breath.
30. I could smell the whisky on his breath.
31. I could smell alcohol on his breath.
32. He took a few deep breaths to steady his nerves.
33. She could smell his foul breath.
34. He paused, drawing a deep breath.
35. She took a deep breath.
36. He took a deep breath, desperately trying to keep calm.
37. Take a deep breath and see how long you can stay underwater.
38. She took a deep breath to calm her racing pulse.
39. He tut-tutted under his breath.
40. Smoking gives you bad breath.
41. Her breath was coming in short bursts.
42. His breath came in short gasps.
43. His breath came in short pants.
44. She felt short of breath and flushed.
45. She was slightly out of breath from running.
46. The weather was hot, without a breath of wind.
47. My first view of the island from the air took my breath away.
48. I'm dying for a breath of fresh air.
49. Police will conduct random breath tests.