Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hot-breath
noun
/hɒt brɛθ/
Definition
The term ‘hot-breath’ typically refers to the warm air that is expelled from the mouth when someone breathes out, often associated with the feeling of warmth or heat in the breath.
Examples
- After running on the treadmill, she could feel the hot-breath leaving her mouth with every exhale.
- The dragon’s hot-breath was feared by all who crossed its path.
Meaning
It can be used literally to describe breath that is warm in temperature or figuratively to imply a feeling of intensity or eagerness in conversation or expression.
Synonyms
- warm breath
- heated breath
- warm air
