Breathing with difficulty, in particular due to physical activity.

A small southern African shrub (Coleonema pulchellum) with small leathery leaves and white or pink flowers that is cultivated in California.

difficulty in breathing; dyspnea

Sufficient space or a span of time in which to recover one's breath. / A rest, pause, or respite. / Enough distance so that one can feel unfettered.

Eggcorn of with bated breath.

With reduced breath. / (idiomatic) Eagerly; with great anticipation.

(of a fabled animal, such as a dragon) That shoots fire from the mouth or nostrils / (idiomatic) caustic, vitriolic or scathing

Alternative spelling of fire-breathing

unpleasant-smelling breath

(drama, singing) A pause to take a breath.