breather
Moment to regroup
A breather is a brief pause or rest from activity: Let's take a breather before we start the next section.
The word suggests catching one's breath—a short recovery period rather than an extended break.
Someone who breathes is also a breather, though this use is uncommon outside phrases like mouth breather, which can be literal or insulting slang for someone dim or socially oblivious.
Interrupt continuity
- restCessation of activity
- intermissionScheduled performance pause
- recessPause in activity
- time-outTemporary halt in activity
hiatus · respite · interlude · halt · stoppage · cessation · lull · reprieve
Gaseous envelope surrounding Earth
- airflowMovement of atmosphere
- ventilationCirculation of fresh air
- respirationGas exchange in organisms
- inhalationTaking breath in
exhalation · fresh air · oxygen · lung · windpipe · airways · open window · airing out
Gradual return to health
- restCessation of activity
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- convalescencePost-illness healing phase
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
restoration · rejuvenation · healing · renewal · regeneration · comeback · aftercare · mending
Release accumulated tension
- decompressRelease stored pressure
- chillCold sensation or relaxation
- calmFree from agitation
- easeLack of strain
repose · leisure · tranquility · serenity · restfulness · peace · quietude · zen
break
Interrupt continuity
- restCessation of activity
- intermissionScheduled performance pause
- recessPause in activity
time-out · hiatus · respite · interlude · halt · stoppage · cessation · lull · reprieve · downtime
air
Gaseous envelope surrounding Earth
- airflowMovement of atmosphere
- ventilationCirculation of fresh air
- respirationGas exchange in organisms
inhalation · exhalation · fresh air · oxygen · lung · windpipe · airways · open window · airing out · circulation
recuperation
Gradual return to health
- restCessation of activity
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- convalescencePost-illness healing phase
rehabilitation · restoration · rejuvenation · healing · renewal · regeneration · comeback · aftercare · mending · revitalization
unwind
Release accumulated tension
- decompressRelease stored pressure
- chillCold sensation or relaxation
- calmFree from agitation
ease · repose · leisure · tranquility · serenity · restfulness · peace · quietude · zen · meditation
breatherexertion
Vigorous physical effort
continuation · grind · toil · labor · persistence
breathervacation
Leisure time away
sabbatical · extended leave · holiday · retirement · hiatus
- deep breathThorough filling of lungs
- out of breathLacking sufficient air
- bad breathFoul mouth odor
- take a deep breathInhale slowly to calm
- hold your breathStop breathing temporarily
- breathe inTake air into lungs
breath, breathe, breathing, breathed, breathtaking, breathes, breathless, breathy, breathlessly