What is another word for faint breeze?

Pronunciation: [fˈe͡ɪnt bɹˈiːz] (IPA)

A "faint breeze" can also be described as a gentle wind, a light breeze, a zephyr, a breath of air, a waft, a whisper of wind, or a mild gust. It can also be referred to as a draft, a current, a flow, a breath, or a puff of air. Other synonyms for a "faint breeze" include a wisp of wind, a breezelet, a gentle gust, a zephyr puff, or a soft breath of air. These different terms for a "faint breeze" can be used to add vividness and variety to writing and descriptions of the wind and weather conditions.

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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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