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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

A few large black feathers fluttered in a gentle breeze.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026

But Leigh opens the door to let in comfort’s gentle breeze.

From Salon ● Jan. 10, 2025

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

The yellow and blue of Ukrainian flags whip above each grave in the gentle breeze - there are hundreds of them.

From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2023

In both spots—before his step and after—he felt just a gentle breeze, the sunshine warm on the back of his neck, the pine needles soft beneath his feet.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

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