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 | ||