Meaning of the word breather in English

What does breather mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

breather

US /ˈbriː.ðɚ/
UK /ˈbriː.ðɚ/

Noun

1.

a short rest:

Example:
He'd been working hard and felt he needed (to take) a breather.
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