zephyr
Say it: ZEF-uh /ˈzɛfə/ · noun
What “zephyr” means
A soft, gentle breeze.
Example: “A zephyr off the sea made the beach run bearable in August.”
When to use it
In poetry or light-hearted descriptions, for a breeze that feels mild and pleasant.
Similar words
breeze, breath of wind, draught
Where it comes from
Greek Zephuros, god of the west wind.
Quick check
A mild breeze brushes your cheek and barely stirs the flowers beside you. What might a poet call it?
a gale or a zephyr?
Show the answer
a zephyr
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