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

A light breeze blew through the living room.

From Literature

It wasn’t much better outside, but the light breeze dried the sweat on his face and T-shirt.

From Literature

A light breeze blew, and for a moment it looked like she was trying to twist the weed in her fingers.

From Literature

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

From Salon

But in the hand, it immediately began to disintegrate and blow away in the light breeze.

From Los Angeles Times