breather
noun
a pause, as for breath.
breathers
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pluralof breather.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Washington State safeties Jaden Hicks, Sam Lockett III and Jackson Lataimua have turned in solid showings, but Moku’s recovery could offer them a chance to get breathers.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 2, 2023
The idea of Cirque du Soleil might invite images of extravagant live shows with clowns, acrobats and fire breathers.
From New York Times ● Jul. 23, 2023
Wrigley was reminded Thursday that in a major championship, his first, there are no breathers or easy holes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2022
During breathers when she’s standing away from the Washington Mystics’ sideline.
From Washington Post ● May 7, 2022
Pretty soon it sounded like the five other breathers in the shed had left.
From "Bud, Not Buddy" by Christopher Paul Curtis
