From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englisha breath of air/winda breath of air/windliteraryAIR a slight movement of air Scarcely a breath of air disturbed the stillness of the day. → breath
Examples from the Corpus
a breath of air/wind• Scarcely a breath of air disturbed the stillness of the day.• Not a breath of air disturbs the tranquil spectacle.• Ramsey presumably leant out for a breath of air.• There was complete silence and not even a breath of wind disturbed the peace.• The moon was hidden under a veil of clouds, and there was not a breath of wind.• There was not a breath of wind blowing, and not a leaf or blade of grass stirred.• There was scarcely a breath of wind.• It had been a very cold but bright morning, without a breath of wind. 