Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cold-breath
Noun
/koʊld brɛθ/
Definition
A term describing a cool or chilly exhalation of air, often associated with temperature changes or cold weather.
Examples
- On a frosty morning, I could see my cold-breath lingering in the air.
- The horror movie made her feel a shiver down her spine, and she could almost feel her cold-breath in the eerie silence.
- In winter, my cold-breath came out in white puffs against the dark evening sky.
Meaning
Cold-breath usually denotes the sensation of breath that feels crisp and cool, often experienced when the weather is cold or during certain emotional states such as fear or anxiety.
Synonyms
- chilly breath
- cool exhalation
- frigid breath
