Breeze: meaning, definitions and examples

A gentle and pleasant wind, often felt on a nice day. It's used for something relaxing and enjoyable.

• We opened the windows to let in the cool breeze.
• It's such a beautiful day with a light breeze blowing.

Suitable for describing a situation or task that is very easy and manageable. Often used in informal conversations.

• The math test was a breeze. I finished it in 20 minutes.
• With all the preparation we did, the presentation was a breeze.

Used to emphasize that something is extremely easy to do. Commonly used in casual talk and often to give reassurance.

• Don't worry about the exam. It's a piece of cake!
• For someone with your skills, fixing that computer should be a piece of cake.

Often used in casual conversation to describe something that is very easy and usually enjoyable to do.

• After all the practice we've had, the tournament will be a walk in the park.
• Compared to the last hike, this one was a walk in the park.

Informal term indicating that something is incredibly easy or takes very little effort. It might be used to describe both tasks and situations.

• Setting up the new software was a snap with the user manual.
• The puzzle was a snap for her to solve.

Use for describing a gentle wind or an easy task.

• The breeze was cool and refreshing.
• The exam was a breeze for her.

Use when describing a smooth, effortless movement, often in the air.

• The birds glide gracefully above the lake.
• She was able to glide across the dance floor.

Appropriate when referring to moving smoothly through water using a sail or metaphorically overcoming something easily.

• We went to sail around the islands.
• She seemed to sail through her exams without any trouble.

Describes moving easily without power or effort, or is related to the seashore.

• He left the car in neutral and let it coast down the hill.
• They took a walk along the coast.