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

He was so lightweight that a moderate breeze would launch him skyward.

From Salon

Top temperatures in the high teens or low 20s Celsius with light to moderate breezes.

From BBC

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

The forecast for all four of the tournament’s rounds is fine and mild, with a moderate breeze on Thursday tapering off to a light zephyr on Sunday.

From Reuters