Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

breath of fresh air

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.31 in modern English

Syllables: breath of fresh air
IPA

30

Scrabble Score

16

Letters

1

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Something relieving, refreshing, or new.

Example Sentences

"After all those old policies and procedures, the new management approach is a breath of fresh air around here."
"Harper's speech was a breath of fresh air and offers a new beginning."

Inflected Forms

breaths of fresh air (plural)

Phrases

change of air

Frequently Paired Words

change of air

Questions

What does breath of fresh air mean?: Something relieving, refreshing, or new.

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