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gentle breeze

American

noun

Meteorology.

a wind of 8–12 miles per hour (4–5 meters per second).

gentle breeze British

noun

meteorol a light breeze of force three on the Beaufort scale, blowing at 8–12 mph

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Etymology

Origin of gentle breeze

First recorded in 1900–05

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gentle breeze

I felt like a hawk catching a gentle breeze as I flew about 400 feet over the oak woodlands and ranchland below me.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 13, 2026

Surrounded by stunning architecture and the gentle breeze, you can watch other boats drift by while enjoying your own adventure.

From Salon ● Sep. 29, 2025

Mild and a gentle breeze, and the pitch is looking in reasonable condition.

From BBC ● Mar. 13, 2024

Through a window, one could see laundry, hanging from a neighbor’s washing line, swaying in the gentle breeze.

From New York Times ● Jan. 9, 2024

Sunlight streamed in through the windows, and from time to time a gentle breeze lifted the curtains.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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