fresh breeze

American  

noun

Meteorology.

1. a wind of 19–24 miles per hour (9–11 meters per second).

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fresh breeze British  

noun

1. a fairly strong breeze of force five on the Beaufort scale

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Etymology

Origin of fresh breeze

First recorded in 1795–1805

Example Sentences

When dining at restaurants, eat outdoors, or at least close to a doorway or window where there’s a fresh breeze, or where you can feel the air ventilation is good.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 16, 2024

So what’s happening in the race for governor now counts as a sea change, or at least a fresh breeze blowing through musty hallways.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 2023

The first pope from Latin America, and the first from the Jesuit religious order, he seemed to bring the fresh breeze the Catholic Church needed after the shocking resignation of Pope Benedict XVI.

From New York Times • Oct. 2, 2018

Outside, a row of tables, including some patio gliders, faces the docks of a marina, providing more fresh breeze than scenic view.

From Washington Post • Aug. 28, 2018

A fresh breeze was blowing in off the bay, and the tangy salt air tasted good.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen