moderate breeze
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of moderate breeze
First recorded in 1795–1805
Example Sentences
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According to BBC Weather, rain is not forecast in the area until Friday, with Thursday set to bring dry conditions and a moderate breeze.
From BBC ● Apr. 29, 2026
He was so lightweight that a moderate breeze would launch him skyward.
From Salon ● May 2, 2024
After first experiencing Team New Zealand’s speed advantage in a moderate breeze, it lost its chance to keep the series level in a frail breeze and on a race course full of wind holes.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 15, 2021
Conditions were perfect for the final time The Players is held in May, with only a moderate breeze and warm sunshine.
From Washington Times ● May 10, 2018
In a little while the sleet melted from the fallen branches strewn about, and a moderate breeze then drifted the smallest of the twigs in considerable numbers over the icy snow.
From Seed Dispersal by Beal, W. J. (William James)
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