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

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Example Sentences

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moderate breeze

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

The boys were off in half an hour, for the rain had stopped and there was a clear sky and a moderate breeze.

From The Boy Ranchers of Puget Sound by Harold Bindloss

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