light breeze

American

noun

Meteorology.

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

light breeze British

noun

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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Thick clouds crowded in the east, chasing a light breeze across the surface of the river.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

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

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2025

The skies are blueish and a light breeze is blowing as I write this.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2025

The forecast looks encouraging, with no rain forecast for much of the day and a light breeze, with expected temperatures of 10-12 Celsius.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2024

Red hibiscus that iguana like to eat are small flames, and trees with flower petals falling with every light breeze makes me feel like I’ve stepped into another world entirely.

From "Hurricane Child" by Kheryn Callender

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