breather
noun
breath·er
ˈbrē-t͟hər 
Examples of breather in a Sentence
He decided to give them a breather.
took a breather from the seemingly endless task of sorting through years of stuff stored in the attic
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Here’s how: Take a breather in Gülhane Park Escape from the Old City crowds with a quick stroll under the sycamore and cypress trees in this leafy urban green space.
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Carolyn Heller, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
In other words, take this day to grab a breather and enjoy some time out.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 11 Apr. 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron wants European businesses to take a breather from investing in the U.S., at least until President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs have more clarification.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 7 Apr. 2025
Hunting for a tying goal in the third, Rangers coach Peter Laviolette gave the top two lines a breather and sent out Sam Carrick, Jonny Brodzinski and Kreider — all guys who have scored a few this season.
—Arthur Staple, The Athletic, 17 Mar. 2025
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Carolyn Heller, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
In other words, take this day to grab a breather and enjoy some time out.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 11 Apr. 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron wants European businesses to take a breather from investing in the U.S., at least until President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs have more clarification.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 7 Apr. 2025
Hunting for a tying goal in the third, Rangers coach Peter Laviolette gave the top two lines a breather and sent out Sam Carrick, Jonny Brodzinski and Kreider — all guys who have scored a few this season.
—Arthur Staple, The Athletic, 17 Mar. 2025
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“Breather.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breather. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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breather
noun
breath·er
ˈbrē-t͟hər
1
: one that breathes
2
: a pause for rest : break
Medical Definition
breather
noun
breath·er
ˈbrē-t͟hər
: one that breathes usually in a specified way see mouth breather
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