breezier; breeziest
1
: swept by breezes
breezy beaches
a breezy day
2
a
: briskly informal
a breezy essay
b
: airy, nonchalant
breezy indifference
breezily adverb
breeziness noun

Examples of breezy in a Sentence

I enjoy the author's breezy style. She listened to their complaints with breezy indifference.
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This linen-blend duo includes breezy trousers and a relaxed-fit top—wear them together for an effortlessly cool plane outfit, or mix and match with other vacation staples. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2025 The collection is chock full of floaty dresses, breezy kaftans, and airy separates, hand-crafted in India within a family-run workshop. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 24 June 2025 The fire occurred on a breezy spring day, with strong gusts blowing from west to east, pushing flames and thick black smoke along the pier toward the shore. Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 June 2025 Lululemon Court Rival High-Rise Short For those who plan to bike, walk, or run outside this summer, make sure to slip on these breezy shorts. Nicol Natale, People.com, 23 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for breezy

Word History

First Known Use

1637, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of breezy was in 1637

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“Breezy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breezy. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

breezy

adjective
breezier; breeziest
1
: somewhat windy
2
: lively and somewhat carefree
breezily adverb
breeziness noun

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