zephyr
Zephyr (noun) means a gentle, mild breeze. Example: “A cool zephyr drifted in through the open window.”
How to use zephyr
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA soft, light breeze — a poetic word rather than everyday weather talk.
Mostly literary; in ordinary conversation people just say "breeze."
Word forms
zephyred past tense, zephyrs plural, zephyrs singular
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A cool _____ drifted in through the open window.
Etymology
From Zephyrus, the Greek god of the gentle west wind.
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “zephyr” mean?
The word “zephyr” means a gentle, mild breeze. In plain terms, a soft, light breeze — a poetic word rather than everyday weather talk.
How do you pronounce “zephyr”?
“Zephyr” is pronounced ZEH-fuh (/ˈzɛfɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “zephyr” in a sentence?
Here is “zephyr” used in a sentence: “A cool zephyr drifted in through the open window.”
What part of speech is “zephyr”?
“Zephyr” is a noun.
Where does the word “zephyr” come from?
The word “zephyr” comes from Greek. From Zephyrus, the Greek god of the gentle west wind.
How many meanings does “zephyr” have?
“Zephyr” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a gentle, mild breeze.
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