Zephyr: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Zephyr noun. A soft, gentle breeze.
How to say it
ZEF-uh/ˈzɛfə/
2 syllables, stressed on the first (ZEF).
Zephyr in a sentence
A warm zephyr stirred the curtains and carried in the scent of cut grass.
The forecast promised gales, but all we got was a zephyr.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
- breeze
- breath of wind
- waft
Opposite:
- gale
Where zephyr comes from
From Greek Zephyros, the god of the west wind.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
The forecast promised gales, but all we got was a _____.
- zephyr
- psithurism
- vista
Show the answer
zephyr: The forecast promised gales, but all we got was a zephyr.