gentle breeze

noun

, Meteorology.

1. a wind of 8–12 miles per hour (4–5 meters per second).

gentle breeze

noun

1. meteorol a light breeze of force three on the Beaufort scale, blowing at 8–12 mph

Word History and Origins

Origin of gentle breeze¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

The setting is quiet for the visitors — no fans are permitted — and a gentle breeze off the Pacific makes for a pleasant work environment.

From Los Angeles Times

With trees swaying in the gentle breeze and birds and butterflies gamboling in the setting sun, it would be foolish not to fall into sportive line.

From Los Angeles Times

A gentle breeze drifted in from the ocean on my right, wrapping itself around my pre-teen sister and me where we were seated on the boardwalk in plastic chairs, picking at the last vestiges of our cotton candy and caramel apples.

From Salon

The gentle breeze still managed to find him under the tree’s canopy, and the air blew his hair almost playfully.

From Literature

It was like a gentle breeze...no, like rippling waters...no, it was...well, it was beautiful.

From Literature