A light, gentle wind.
From Spanish or Portuguese “brisa,” meaning “cold wind,” possibly of older, unknown origin. Sailors helped carry the word into English in the 16th and 17th centuries.
“Breeze” started out as a sailor’s word, describing winds that could either help or hinder ships. That’s why today we can call an easy task “a breeze”—it feels like the wind is finally on your side.
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