noun
zephyr
ZEH-fuh
Zephyr (noun) means a gentle, mild breeze. Example: “A cool zephyr drifted in through the open window.”
noun
1
A gentle, mild breeze.
"A cool zephyr drifted in through the open window."
"Just a zephyr stirred the curtains that evening."
2
Something very light and soft, especially a fine fabric.
"The scarf was woven from a zephyr-light wool."
How to use zephyr
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA soft, light breeze — a poetic word rather than everyday weather talk.
When to use it
Mostly literary; in ordinary conversation people just say "breeze."
Common pairings
a gentle zephyr
a cool zephyr
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Word forms
- Plural
- zephyrs
- Third person singular
- zephyrs
- Past tense
- zephyred
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Etymology
From Zephyrus, the Greek god of the gentle west wind.
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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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