Breeze: meaning, definitions and examples

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breeze

[ briːz ]

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pleasant weather

A breeze is a gentle wind, especially one that is cool and pleasant.

Synonyms

draft, gust, wind

Examples of usage

We sat outside enjoying the gentle breeze.
The breeze rustled the leaves in the trees.

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easy task

Informal. An easy task or job.

Synonyms

piece of cake, snap, walk in the park

Examples of usage

The exam was a breeze for him.
She breezed through the presentation effortlessly.

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move effortlessly

To move or progress swiftly and effortlessly.

Synonyms

coast, glide, sail

Examples of usage

He breezed past the defenders with ease.
She breezed through the interview and got the job.

Translations

Translations of the word "breeze" in other languages:

🇵🇹 brisa

🇮🇳 सुगंधित हवा

🇩🇪 Brise

🇮🇩 angin sepoi-sepoi

🇺🇦 бриз

🇵🇱 bryza

🇯🇵 微風(びふう)

🇫🇷 brise

🇪🇸 brisa

🇹🇷 esinti

🇰🇷 산들바람

🇸🇦 نسيم

🇨🇿 vánek

🇸🇰 vetrík

🇨🇳 微风 (wēifēng)

🇸🇮 vetrič

🇮🇸 gjóla

🇰🇿 самал жел

🇬🇪 სიო (sio)

🇦🇿 meh

🇲🇽 brisa

Word origin

The word 'breeze' originated in the late Middle English period, derived from Old Spanish 'briza' or Portuguese 'briza' meaning 'cold northeast wind'. Over time, the meaning expanded to include any gentle wind, often associated with pleasant weather. The figurative use of 'breeze' to describe an easy task or job emerged in informal language. The verb form 'breeze' to indicate moving effortlessly also gained popularity over the years.