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moderate breeze

American  

noun

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


moderate breeze British  

noun

  1. a wind of force four on the Beaufort scale

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of moderate breeze

First recorded in 1795–1805

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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

Sure enough, in the moderate breeze of that morning, the kite swooped and yawed to Mary's entire satisfaction.

From Junior Achievement by Schoenherr, John

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