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breeze

17 ENTRIES FOUND:

1breeze

noun \ˈbrēz\

Definition of BREEZE

1
a : a light gentle wind b : a wind of from 4 to 31 miles (6 to 50 kilometers) an hour
2
: something easily done : cinch
breeze·less \-ləs\ adjective
in a breeze
: easily

Origin of BREEZE

probably from Spanish brisa northeast wind
First Known Use: 1626

Other Climate/Meteorology Terms

monsoon, occlusion, ozone, rime, squall, zephyr

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