breath

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing; "he took a deep breath and dived into the pool"; "he was fighting to his last breath"

the air that is inhaled and exhaled in respiration; "his sour breath offended her"

a short respite

an indirect suggestion; "not a breath of scandal ever touched her"

a slight movement of the air; "there wasn't a breath of air in the room"