1. [noun] (uncountable) The act or process of breathing.
2. [noun] (countable) A single act of breathing in or out.
3. [noun] (uncountable) Air expelled from the lungs.
4. [noun] (countable) A rest or pause.
5. [noun] A small amount of something, such as wind, or common sense.
6. [noun] (obsolete) Fragrance; exhalation; odor; perfume.
7. [noun] (obsolete) Gentle exercise, causing a quicker respiration.
8. [noun] The process of taking in and expelling air during breathing; 'he took a deep breath and dived into the pool'; 'he was fighting to his last breath'.
9. [noun] The air that is inhaled and exhaled in respiration; 'his sour breath offended her'.
10. [noun] A short respite.
11. [noun] An indirect suggestion; 'not a breath of scandal ever touched her'.
12. [noun] A slight movement of the air; 'there wasn't a breath of air in the room'.
