(idiomatic) To make a person feel emotionally moved in a pleasant way.

(UK) To start breathing normally again after physical exercise.

(often imperative) To refrain from speech where it is futile or not wanted; to shut up.

Synonym of save one's breath to cool one's porridge

(idiomatic) To take a break; to pause or relax briefly.

Something or someone that breathes. / A short break; a rest or respite. / (physics) A spatially localized, time-periodic excitation in a one-dimensional lattice.

A person who routinely inhales and exhales through the mouth, instead of through the nose. / (idiomatic, slang, derogatory) A person who is boorish, stupid, or otherwise unattractive.

Alternative spelling of mouth breather

(archaic) third-person singular simple present indicative form of breathe

(archaic) second-person singular simple present form of breathe