Definitions

out of breath

ADVERB

gasping for breath

Synonyms

WEAK

breathless dyspneic panting short of breath short-winded winded

Example Sentences

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Clare, who’d finally run out of breath, clung to Captain’s stem, his furry chest heaving.

From Literature

A gust of wind flies in and then two women run in, disheveled and out of breath.

From Literature

A crackling on the line: The American was back, panting, out of breath.

From Literature

I’m out of breath from spouting all that off while jogging, and I’m frustrated that I couldn’t think of any of it on Monday.

From Literature

She’s out of breath now, but I’m fine.

From Literature