gentle breeze

noun

, Meteorology.

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

gentle breeze

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of gentle breeze¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

It was the kind of Goldilocks weather that the central coast is known for—warm but not hot, dry but not parched, with a gentle breeze gliding in from the coast.

From MIT Technology Review

Tiny purple flowers line the open windows, and a gentle breeze fills the room.

From The Daily Beast

A gentle breeze stirred the air and the surface of the lakes lay shimmering in the soft autumnal light.

From Project Gutenberg

The broad veranda was shaded by a clump of tall banana-trees, swaying to and fro in the gentle breeze.

From Project Gutenberg

No sooner had I felt within, the heatOf love's first flame, than with it flew awayThe gentle breeze, that fanned it into life.

From Project Gutenberg

The sky became overclouded, and the gentle breeze which had blown in the morning strengthened into a strong, boisterous wind.

From Project Gutenberg

A soft, pleasing strain of music could be heard, and a gentle breeze, was blowing through the window.

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