English noun: breathing space | |||
1. | breathing space (time) a short respite | ||
Synonyms | breath, breather, breathing place, breathing spell, breathing time | ||
Broader (hypernym) | relief, respite, rest, rest period | ||
2. | breathing space (quantity) sufficient room for easy breathing or movement | ||
Samples | Moved to the country to find breathing room. | ||
Synonyms | breathing room | ||
Broader (hypernym) | elbow room, room, way | ||