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/teɪk ə brˈiðər/ Listen

noun

Breather n.

One who breathes. Hence:

(a)

One who lives.

(b)

One who utters.

(c)

One who animates or inspires.

That which puts one out of breath, as violent exercise. (Colloq.)

A pause to catch one's breath, or for some other form of rest or refreshment; often used in the phrase to take a breather, i.e. to pause for refreshment. (Colloq.)

A vent in a container to allow equalization of internal and external pressure.

An air intake pipe to provide air to machinery or people submerged or otherwise sealed off from the outside.

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Etymology of 'Take a breather'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Take a breather" Quotes from Famous Books

... soda, soda pop, hot dogs (food). V. brace &c (strengthen) 159; reinvigorate; air, freshen up, refresh, recruit; repair &c (restore) 660; fan, refocillate^; refresh the inner man. breathe, respire; drink in the ozone; take a break, take a breather, take five, draw breath, take a deep breath, take breath, gather breath, take a long breath, regain breath, recover breath; get better, raise one's head; recover one's strength, regain one's strength, renew one's strength &c 159; perk up, get one's second wind. come to oneself &c (revive) ...

— Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases: Body • Roget