breath test

noun

1. a test by breath analyzer.

breath test

noun

1. a chemical test of a driver's breath to determine the amount of alcohol he has consumed

Word History and Origins

Origin of breath test¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

After refusing to take a breath test three times, he was automatically arrested and held overnight in jail.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr. Russell, who acknowledged drinking the previous evening, failed a breath test and was arrested, Sheriff Stirling said.

From New York Times

A breath test revealed the Delta Airlines captain was more than twice the legal alcohol limit for pilots.

From BBC

A preliminary breath test came back with 0.047 blood alcohol content, under the legal limit.

From Seattle Times

Russell, a captain with Delta Airlines, was later arrested following a failed breath test.

From BBC