light breeze

noun

, Meteorology.

1. a wind of 4–7 miles per hour (2–3 meters per second).

light breeze

noun

1. a very light wind of force two on the Beaufort scale

Word History and Origins

Origin of light breeze¹

First recorded in 1795–1805

Example Sentences

Humidity rises to the moderate range as dew points lift into the low-to-mid-60s, thanks to a light breeze from the east and southeast at about 5 to 10 mph.

From Washington Post

Low temperatures are generally in the mid- to upper 60s with only a very light breeze.

From Washington Post

Otherwise we’re looking at partial sunshine and a nice light breeze, with highs in the mid-to-upper 60s.

From Washington Post

Comfortable highs around 70, light breezes and low humidity.

From Washington Post

Today, instead of men performing backbreaking work on creaking machinery, unkempt grass bends in the light breeze.

From The Daily Beast

A light breeze fanned his face, and all around him he could see mountain peaks pushing upward into the clear blue sky.

From Project Gutenberg

The anchor was up, and slowly with a light breeze we drew away from the river, debating what should be our next move.

From Project Gutenberg

We got out our sweeps, and moved slowly down the river, a light breeze helping us.

From Project Gutenberg

They then had a close reach off into the Channel, and with the light breeze narrowing only slow progress was made.

From Project Gutenberg

Soon after, a light breeze enabled us to get clear of the creek, and once more to continue our course up the main stream.

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