Zephyr
noun /ˈzɛfər/ — A soft, gentle breeze — especially from the west.
Definition
A soft, gentle breeze; in mythology, the god of the west wind, associated with the gentle breezes of spring.
Beyond the definition
Zephyr is used for the kind of breeze you don't expect to notice — and then it passes over you and everything shifts slightly. It's the word for warmth and movement that arrives like a small gift. Poets use it for spring air.
Origin & history
From Latin Zephyrus, from Greek Zephyros — the god of the west wind, son of Eos (dawn) and Astraeus (stars). Associated with spring and gentle weather.
Example sentences
Illustrative sentences for learning, not verified community posts or sourced quotations.
A zephyr moved through the garden, lifting the edge of the tablecloth before passing on.
She stood on the cliff in the zephyr that came off the sea and thought of nothing at all.
The kite barely needed her help — the steady zephyr did most of the work.
How to use it
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Choose “Zephyr” when the meaning fits your context: A soft, gentle breeze; in mythology, the god of the west wind, associated with the gentle breezes of spring.
Synonyms
breeze, breath of wind, light wind, gentle gust, waft
Antonyms
gale, storm, tempest
Related words
Questions about this word
What does "Zephyr" mean?
Zephyr is noun meaning: A soft, gentle breeze — especially from the west.. A soft, gentle breeze; in mythology, the god of the west wind, associated with the gentle breezes of spring.
Where does the word "Zephyr" come from?
From Latin Zephyrus, from Greek Zephyros — the god of the west wind, son of Eos (dawn) and Astraeus (stars). Associated with spring and gentle weather.