second wind

noun

: renewed energy or endurance

Examples of second wind in a Sentence

The sight of the finish line gave the runners a second wind.

He suddenly got his second wind and was able to complete the project on time.

Recent Examples on the Web

There was also a very shallow traditional December lull after which retailers got a second wind. —David Moin, WWD, 24 Dec. 2024

Just as hot is the career second wind of Curtis, who has come so much further than a Halloween scream queen would dare to dream. —Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2024

Miramar has been up and down this season but appears to have caught its second wind following a 32-10 win over Heritage. —Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024

By late Monday into Tuesday, the winds are expected to die down across the Southland before forecasters are calling for a second wind event, which is expected to hit Northern California first. —Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

second wind

noun

: new energy or ability to continue

Medical Definition

second wind

noun

: recovered full power of respiration after the first exhaustion during exertion due to improved heart action