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DictionaryzephyrGentle breeze
noun

zephyr

ZEF-er/ˈzefər/

A soft, gentle breeze.

A warm zephyr stirs the curtains beside the open window.

A sheer curtain gently lifting through an open window, with a few delicate leaves on a small potted plant leaning slightly in the same soft breeze.
Etymology
zephyrGreekwest wind; its personification

Zephyros personified the west wind, regarded as especially mild and gentle. The name broadened from that particular wind to any soft, gentle breeze.

In context

Altrusian Grace Media1:43
and the air with Zephyr mixed and watery clouds
The Sibylline Oracles - Visionary Prophecies of the Ancient World

More examples

  • A passing zephyr brings the scent of roses.
  • Gentle zephyrs ripple the surface of the pond.
  • She pauses to enjoy the cool zephyr on her face.

Forms

zephyr · zephyrs

Similar words

breeze
The usual everyday word for a light wind.
wind
Moving air generally, whether gentle, strong, or gusty.