breath

The definition of breath is the inhalation and exhalation of air into or out of the lungs.

(noun)

An example of breath is when you take in air.

See breath in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

air taken into the lungs and then let out
the act of breathing; respiration
the power to breathe easily and naturally: to get one's breath back
life or spirit
air or vapor given off from anything
air carrying fragrance or odor
a puff or whiff, as of air; slight breeze
moisture produced by a condensing of the breath, as in cold air
an utterance, esp. in a low voice; whisper or murmur
the time taken by a single respiration; a moment
a slight pause or rest
a faint hint or indication
Phonet. a voiceless exhalation of the airstream with relative stillness at the vocal cords, as in pronouncing (s) or (p)

Origin: ME breth < OE bræth, odor, exhalation < IE base *bher-, well up > ferment, barm, brood

See breath in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The air inhaled and exhaled in respiration.
The act or process of breathing; respiration.
The capacity to breathe, especially in a natural and unlabored manner: shortness of breath.
Spirit or vitality; life.
A single respiration: a deep breath.
Exhaled air, as evidenced by vapor, odor, or heat.
A momentary pause or rest.
a. A momentary stirring of air.
b. A slight gust of fragrant air.
A trace or suggestion: a breath of scandal.
A softly spoken sound; a whisper.
Linguistics Exhalation of air without vibration of the vocal cords, as in the articulation of p and s.