noun / verb
breeze
BREEZ/briːz/
A gentle current of air.
A gentle breeze moves the curtains beside the open kitchen window.
Etymology
Old Spanish briza described a cold northeast wind, later a fresh sea wind, before English softened the meaning to a gentle wind. East Frisian brisen, “to blow fresh and strong,” is an alternative proposed source.
In context
the wind which had hitherto carried us along with amazing rapidity sank at Sunset to a light Breeze
More examples
- She breezed through the exam without difficulty.
- He breezes into the office carrying a cup of coffee.
- With the right tools, the repair was a breeze.
Forms
breeze · breezes · breezed · breezing
Similar words
- gust
- A gust is a brief sudden rush of wind; a breeze is usually gentle and more sustained.