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View synonyms for strong breeze

strong breeze

noun

, Meteorology.
  1. a wind of 25–30 miles per hour (11–13 meters per second).


strong breeze

noun

  1. meteorol a considerable wind of force six on the Beaufort scale, reaching speeds of 25–31 mph
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of strong breeze1

First recorded in 1795–1805
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Example Sentences

McIlroy helped himself immensely by taking advantage of hot weather, a strong breeze and no shortage of talent by becoming the first player to drive the par-4 10th hole.

Woods managed five birdies on a pristine day at Riviera, with mostly sunshine and a strong breeze late in the afternoon.

Officials said smoke was more widespread in Polk County than in San Jacinto County, which houses the factory, after it was carried by a strong breeze.

From BBC

“Without a strong breeze, you’re going to be breathing a lot more pollution. It’s going to kind of sit over us for a few days.”

Gusts are brief bursts of wind; our strongest sustained wind was listed at 28 mph, which is categorized as a strong breeze, which sets large branches into continuous motion.

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