MEANING
A light, gentle breeze, especially one imagined as mild, refreshing, or coming from the west.
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Use for a mild breeze that changes a quiet scene.Give a soft movement of air a delicate, almost personified presence.
Words that belong together
- gentle zephyr
- zephyr of wind
- spring zephyr
On the page
A zephyr stirred the curtains, carrying the first scent of rain indoors.
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- zephyr
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Usage notes
Zephyr is literary and often personifies a mild breeze; avoid using it for a strong or destructive wind.
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