zephyr — a gentle mild breeze
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a gentle mild breeze
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈzefər/
Example Sentences
- The zephyr was so gentle that it couldn't even blow out a birthday candle.
- She enjoyed reading poetry under the oak tree, accompanied by a refreshing zephyr.
- The romantic movie scene needed a zephyr, not a hurricane for the couple's first kiss.
zephyr
NOUN[/ˈzefər/]
a gentle mild breeze
A gentle zephyr lifts the sailor's map across the sunny harbor deck.
A zephyr brings pepper scent to the peaceful heifer
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek zephyros, the name of the west wind in Greek mythology. The term was personified as the gentle god of the west wind in ancient Greek culture.
Breakdown
zephyr(os) (Greek west wind) = zephyr (a gentle breeze)
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📝Examples
“The zephyr was so gentle that it couldn't even blow out a birthday candle.”
“She enjoyed reading poetry under the oak tree, accompanied by a refreshing zephyr.”
“The romantic movie scene needed a zephyr, not a hurricane for the couple's first kiss.”
“The sailor waited for a zephyr to fill his sails and carry him home.”
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