Phrase guide

see one's breath

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To have the water vapour in one's exhaled breath condense and become visible due to the cold temperature of the surrounding air.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Winter is definitely on the way. I could see my breath yesterday.
  • Turn up the thermostat! I can see my breath in here!

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Antonyms: none provided

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