light breeze

American  

noun

Meteorology.

1. a wind of 4–7 miles per hour (2–3 meters per second).

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light breeze British  

noun

1. a very light wind of force two on the Beaufort scale

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Etymology

Origin of light breeze

First recorded in 1795–1805

Example Sentences

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light breeze

Under French law, a building association can block the installation of a system if it produces more than five decibels during the day or three at night, roughly the noise of a light breeze.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026

As the wind turns more north-westerly later through the week, Wimbledon is well placed to stay dry with a reasonably light breeze and temperatures in the mid twenties.

From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026

But there’s at least one corner of the market where higher financing costs are more of a light breeze than a headwind.

From Barron's ● May 19, 2026

But, other times that light breeze is more like a gale force along the shore.

From Salon ● Apr. 25, 2025

There was a light breeze, but now with the motion gone the heat returned, clinging.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison