breather

Definition

Something or someone that breathes.

Etymology

From breathe + -er (agent noun suffix) or + -er (relational noun suffix).

Example Sentences

• "Most of us make sense of the world through talk and sight, and breathers represent that most anxiety provoking experience, nothingness with a hint of possibility."
• "After a short breather she was ready to continue up the hill."
• "I took a breather and decided not to ruin my life"