Breath
Meaning
The air taken into or expelled from the lungs.
Pronunciation
UK breθ
US breθ
Example Sentences
- If that's what it takes to get your hand on one of these Victorian-grown pineapples, I [wouldn't] hold your breath!
- Otters can hold their breath for a really long time.
- They can hold their breath for up to 8 minutes!
- I take a slow, deep breath.
- A yawn is a big deep breath.
- Try holding your breath for one minute.
Learn Breath in Context
How Long Is a MinuteHave you ever wondered how long a minute really is? A minute has sixty seconds inside it. You can count to sixty to feel one minute. A [clock's] second hand moves once every second. It takes one full...Read story 
Why We Yawn[Ahh], do you feel a yawn coming? Everyone yawns, even babies and pets. A yawn is a big deep breath. Your mouth opens wide during a yawn. You take in a lot of air. Yawning can cool down your brain. It...Read story
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