breathing space noun3 •Sufficient space or a span of time in which to recover one's breath.He reeled, and on Herminius He leaned one breathing-space; Then, like a wild cat mad with wounds, Sprang right at Astur's face. — 1842 •A rest, pause, or respite. •Enough distance so that one can feel unfettered.Don't fret, in our division you get a lot of breathing space. formsbreathing spaces · breathing-spaces