gentle breeze

American  

noun

Meteorology.

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

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gentle breeze British  

noun

1. 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

Example Sentences

Nielson and his crew were checking to make sure the fire would behave the way they expected — pushed in the right direction by the gentle breeze and following the slope uphill.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2025

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 video was filmed in slow motion, so it seems as if the children are swaying in a gentle breeze.

From BBC • Oct. 31, 2023

When he slashed at Akhlys, the sword just floated across her like a gentle breeze.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan