■ noun
1》 air taken into or expelled from the lungs.
↘an inhalation or exhalation of air from the lungs.
2》 a slight movement of air.
3》 a hint or suggestion: he avoided the slightest ~ of scandal.
Phrases
~ of fresh air a refreshing change.
catch one's ~
1》 cease ~ing momentarily in surprise or fear.
2》 rest after exercise to restore normal ~ing.
draw ~ ~e in.
hold one's ~ cease ~ing temporarily.
out of ~ gasping for air, typically after exercise.
take someone's ~ away astonish someone with awed respect or delight.
under (or below ) one's ~ in a very quiet voice.
waste one's ~ talk or give advice without effect.
Origin
OE brth 'smell, scent', of Gmc origin; related to brood .