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Synonyms

strong breeze

American  

noun

Meteorology.

  1. a wind of 25–30 miles per hour (11–13 meters per second).

strong breeze British  

noun

  1. meteorol a considerable wind of force six on the Beaufort scale, reaching speeds of 25–31 mph

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Etymology

Origin of strong breeze

First recorded in 1795–1805

Example Sentences

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Many claim it takes a strong breeze to set things in motion, but residents of Utah, Nevada and New Mexico today insist that the tumbling starts at a much lower threshold.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025

Woods managed five birdies on a pristine day at Riviera, with mostly sunshine and a strong breeze late in the afternoon.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 15, 2024

Officials said smoke was more widespread in Polk County than in San Jacinto County, which houses the factory, after it was carried by a strong breeze.

From BBC • Nov. 8, 2023

With gospel music blasting from the stage and a strong breeze blowing, they rallied within sight of the Capitol.

From Washington Post • Jun. 18, 2022

A strong breeze moved through the woods, and a tremble rebounded across the hills.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

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