moderate breeze

American  

noun

1. a wind of 13–18 miles per hour (5.8–8 meters per second).

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moderate breeze British  

noun

1. a wind of force four on the Beaufort scale

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Etymology

Origin of moderate breeze

First recorded in 1795–1805

Example Sentences

In northern Scotland things will be a little different as a weak weather front brings more cloud and a few spots of rain, accompanied by a moderate breeze.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 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

This would not have been difficult in a moderate breeze, but the wind was freshening furiously and the schooner was horribly pressed with sail.

From Hawtrey's Deputy by Cuneo, Cyrus