Learn the differences between breathe and breath and and use them correctly in American English. These two words are also confusing for some native English speakers, and they add the letter e at the end of the word breath when they shouldn't. Here is what I have for you guys: Breath is a noun. Examples: Your breath smells like garlic. Did you brush your teeth? You can also use the word breath with verbs. Take a deep breath! Hold your breath! Here are some idiomatic expressions with the word "breath" She took my breath away. My new boss is a breath of fresh air. On the other hand, the word "breathe" is a verb. Examples: Breathe in Breathe out Breathe in through your nose Breathe out through your nose Breathe in through your mouth Breathe out through your mouth Transcript: Breath, breathe, breath, breathe, breath... Breath is a noun. Breathe is a verb. Examples, your breath smells like garlic. You can also use the noun breath with other verbs; for example, take a deep breath! Hold your breath! Just like that or you can also use them in idiomatic sentences; for example, she took my breath away. If somebody or something takes your breath away, it means you are very excited, or another one a breath of fresh air--a breath of fresh air means somebody who is very interesting or exciting not boring, so you can say my new boss is a breath of fresh air. Now, let's talk about breathe. I will give you some examples. Breathe, breathe in, breathe out, or you can also breathe in through your nose or mouth.