English dictionary
breeze
/br/i/z/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a slight wind (usually refreshing)
ExamplesThe breeze was cooled by the lake.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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any undertaking that is easy to do
Source: WordNet 3.0
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A fly of various species, of the family <i>Tabanidæ</i>, noted for buzzing about animals, and tormenting them by sucking their blood; -- called also <i>horsefly</i>, and <i>gadfly</i>. They are among the largest of two-winged or dipterous insects. The name is also given to different species of botflies.
Source: webster1913
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A light, gentle wind; a fresh, soft-blowing wind.
Source: webster1913
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Refuse left in the process of making coke or burning charcoal.
Source: webster1913
verb
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blow gently and lightly
ExamplesIt breezes most evenings at the shore.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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to proceed quickly and easily
Source: WordNet 3.0
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To blow gently.
Source: webster1913