breeze

1 of 3

noun (1)

1
a
: a light gentle wind
b
: a wind of from 4 to 31 miles (6 to 50 kilometers) an hour
2
: something easily done : cinch
breezeless adjective

breeze

2 of 3

verb

breezed; breezing

intransitive verb

1
: to move swiftly and airily
breezed past the protesters
2
: to make progress quickly and easily
breezed through the exam
breezed to victory

breeze

3 of 3

noun (2)

: residue from the making of coke or charcoal
Phrases
in a breeze
: easily

Examples of breeze in a Sentence

Verb Look who just breezed in! He breezed past us without so much as a nod. She breezed through the test.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Plus, a large primary compartment, breathable mesh back paneling, and a variety of other easy-access pockets all make packing for your travels a breeze. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2024 Plus, the zipper-free pull-on design makes getting ready a breeze. Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024 Highs should range from the mid-60s to near 70 with cooler breezes from the east and southeast at 5 to 10 mph. Matt Rogers, Washington Post, 16 Apr. 2024 On an e-bike, that trip becomes a low-perspiration breeze of 20 minutes or so. IEEE Spectrum, 14 Apr. 2024 The oversized kitchen will make cooking a country dinner a breeze. Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 13 Apr. 2024 Shopping Home Reviews Make meal prep a breeze with these gadgets. Jack Byram, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2024 The earbuds cut the droning bass tones of the fan entirely, leaving only a faint breeze. Mark Knapp, PCMAG, 11 Apr. 2024 The ingenious quick-release system makes swapping bracelets a breeze. Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
Verb
Grand Canyon will play a second-round game Sunday vs. No. 4 seed Alabama (22-11), the nation’s highest-scoring team, which breezed past College of Charleston 109-96. Jeff Faraudo, The Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2024 Here's what to know about how to best navigate this busy time at Mitchell and breeze through parking, security and more: Parking at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport Airport officials are recommending travelers use their parking app for phones, the MKE SmartPark App. David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2024 Despite the woes, Walgreens breezed by Wall Street forecasts. Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2024 Just after the polls closed in California, Eric and Lara Trump breezed into the ballroom, trailed by a handful of senior advisers. Antonia Hitchens, The New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2024 Then breezes from the north slowly calm and skies gradually clear. A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 24 Feb. 2024 Mission Bay breezed past Poway, then beat Del Norte and San Marcos to reach the final. John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2024 These are feel-good stories; Hanna breezes over many of the challenges of life in the camp, including the troubles faced by people with disabilities or major medical problems. Andrew Leon Hanna, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2024 That’s thanks to southwesterly breezes fairly noticeable much of the day, perhaps gusting to around 20 mph. A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 17 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

probably from Spanish brisa northeast wind

Noun (2)

probably modification of French braise cinders — more at braise

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1626, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1614, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1726, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of breeze was in 1614

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Cite this Entry

“Breeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breeze. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

breeze

1 of 2 noun
1
: a gentle wind
2
: something easy to do
the test was a breeze

breeze

2 of 2 verb
breezed; breezing
1
: to move quickly and lightly
look who just breezed in
2
: to proceed easily

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