breeze

1 of 3

noun (1)

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
breezeless adjective

breeze

2 of 3

verb

breezed; breezing

intransitive verb

1
: to move swiftly and airily
breezed past the protesters
2
: to make progress quickly and easily
breezed through the exam
breezed to victory

breeze

3 of 3

noun (2)

: residue from the making of coke or charcoal
Phrases
in a breeze
: easily

Examples of breeze in a Sentence

Verb Look who just breezed in! He breezed past us without so much as a nod. She breezed through the test.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Along with shade trees, insulation and a breeze from the river, the builders say indoor temperatures can be kept cool enough for the Paris summers of the future. Catherine Porter, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2024 In the 2000s, only a slight breeze was blowing, with public filings showing a handful of economic headwinds mentions. Sam Dean, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2024 Non-Stick Another staple choice in our baking supply kit is a non-stick pan, which makes baking a breeze. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2024 The bag packaging cuts down on plastic and makes refilling existing containers a breeze. Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2024 The Unicorn Sparkle toothpaste seemed to clean teeth effectively, with a very smooth and creamy texture that made brushing a breeze and rinsing out even easier. Jessica Booth, Parents, 10 Mar. 2024 The pants can be tossed into the washing machine and the dryer, making cleaning a breeze. Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2024 But compared to the gear, travel and cost required for a family ski trip, summer in Breckenridge is a cool breeze. John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2024 At the end of the meal, cleaning the sheet pan was a breeze. Olga Massov, Washington Post, 4 Mar. 2024
Verb
Mission Bay breezed past Poway, then beat Del Norte and San Marcos to reach the final. John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2024 These are feel-good stories; Hanna breezes over many of the challenges of life in the camp, including the troubles faced by people with disabilities or major medical problems. Andrew Leon Hanna, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2024 That’s thanks to southwesterly breezes fairly noticeable much of the day, perhaps gusting to around 20 mph. A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 17 Feb. 2024 In recent years, a gust of French restaurants have breezed through the city, many even topping the Detroit Free Press’ Top 10 lists. Detroit Free Press, 5 Mar. 2024 Everything changes when handsome British war correspondent Nick (Tom Ellis) breezes into the office. Courtney Howard, Variety, 14 Feb. 2024 Even so, chilly breezes from the northwest (around 5 to 10 mph) hold highs to the upper 40s and low 50s, which are pretty close to the norm. Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 4 Dec. 2023 Calexico breezed to the finals with a pair of 2-0 shutouts. John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2024 Confidence: Medium-High A look ahead Sunday night: Skies are mainly clear and breezes mostly tame as low temperatures dip into the mid-20s to around 30 degrees. A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 16 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

probably from Spanish brisa northeast wind

Noun (2)

probably modification of French braise cinders — more at braise

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1626, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1614, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1726, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of breeze was in 1614

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Cite this Entry

“Breeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breeze. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

breeze

1 of 2 noun
1
: a gentle wind
2
: something easy to do
the test was a breeze

breeze

2 of 2 verb
breezed; breezing
1
: to move quickly and lightly
look who just breezed in
2
: to proceed easily

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