breeze
breez
Breeze (noun) means a light, pleasant wind. Example: “A cool breeze drifted in from the sea.”
noun
1
A light, pleasant wind.
"A cool breeze drifted in from the sea."
"Open a window to let the breeze through."
"A gentle breeze moved the curtains and cooled the sunny room."
2
Something that is very easy to do.
"The exam was a breeze compared to last year's."
"Once I learned the shortcut, setting up the printer was a breeze."
"Cooking pasta is a breeze, so even beginners can make dinner."
verb
1
To move somewhere quickly and confidently, without effort.
"She breezed into the meeting twenty minutes late, unbothered."
"He breezed through the interview."
"He breezed past the security guard as if he owned the building."
How to use breeze
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA gentle wind, or (informally) something effortless, or moving somewhere casually and confidently.
Common pairings
a gentle breeze
a breeze to do
breeze through something
breeze in/out
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Word forms
- Plural
- breezes
- Third person singular
- breezes
- Past tense
- breezed
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Etymology
Likely from an old nautical word for a light wind, borrowed into English via sailors' language from a Spanish or French source — the exact trail is disputed by etymologists.
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Rhymes for breeze
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What does “breeze” mean?
The word “breeze” means a light, pleasant wind. In plain terms, a gentle wind, or (informally) something effortless, or moving somewhere casually and confidently.
How do you pronounce “breeze”?
“Breeze” is pronounced breez (/bɹiːz/ in IPA).
How do you use “breeze” in a sentence?
Here is “breeze” used in a sentence: “A cool breeze drifted in from the sea.”
What is another word for “breeze”?
Words with a similar meaning to “breeze” include cakewalk, cinch, doddle, piece of cake, walk in the park and walkover.
What part of speech is “breeze”?
Depending on how it is used, “breeze” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “breeze” come from?
The word “breeze” comes from French. Likely from an old nautical word for a light wind, borrowed into English via sailors' language from a Spanish or French source — the exact trail is disputed by etymologists.
Is “breeze” a common word?
“Breeze” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
How many meanings does “breeze” have?
“Breeze” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a light, pleasant wind.
What is the difference between a breeze and a wind?
A 'breeze' is a light, pleasant wind, while 'wind' is the general term for moving air of any strength. A breeze is gentle by definition, whereas wind can range from mild to very strong.
What is the difference between a breeze and a gust?
A 'breeze' is a steady, light, pleasant wind, while a 'gust' is a sudden, brief burst of stronger wind. A breeze is gentle and continuous; a gust comes and goes quickly.
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