breather

see definition of breather

nounrest

Synonyms for breather

noun rest

Antonyms for breather

continuation

breaks

noun. interruption of activity

breath

noun. respite, break

breathing space

noun. short respite

interim

noun. interval

Word Origin & History

c.1600, "a living creature, one who breathes," agent noun from breathe. Meaning "spell of exercise to stimulate breathing" is from 1836; that of "a rest to recover breath" is from 1901.

Example Sentences for breather

I'm goin' to take a breather for a few days an' lay again' 'em next week.

The guests at the big table were leaning back in their chairs taking a breather.

Mrs. Cowdery is essentially a breather and a bringer of peace.

I said to Miss White, who was taking a breather at the hall door.

"I take what you call a breather," answered the man stolidly.

So I am going to give Osgood another "breather" on foot instead.

Another epigram speaks of the breather, not of the runner, Ladas.

A breather, after you've studied the same stuff in Celestial Navigation.

The horses have come along at a smartish pace and will do with a breather.

"We'll have a breather now," said Hal, an hour after he and his comrades had set to work.