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/briːz/
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noun[C]
A light, gentle wind.
Pronunciation
Etymology
From early modern English; probably from Spanish briza, originally referring to a cold northeast wind.
Examples
A cool breeze came in from the sea.
The curtains stirred in the evening breeze.
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noun[C]
Something that is very easy to do or deal with.
Pronunciation
Etymology
A figurative use of the noun, suggesting something as light or effortless as a gentle wind.
Examples
The exam was a breeze.
After months of practice, the performance felt like a breeze.
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verb[I]
To move or go somewhere lightly, quickly, or casually.
Pronunciation
Etymology
From the noun breeze, by association with light, easy movement.
Examples
Tourists breeze through the town in summer.
He breezed past us on his bicycle.
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verb[I] + through
To do or complete something easily and with little effort, especially in the phrase “breeze through.”
Pronunciation
Etymology
A figurative extension of the verb sense meaning to move lightly or easily.
Examples
She breezed through the interview.
With enough training, you can breeze through the test.
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