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zephyr
noun
A soft, gentle breeze; the west wind; something light, airy, or insubstantial.
Advanced - Used in formal or literary contexts
Etymology
From Greek Zephyros, the god of the west wind, considered the mildest of the directional winds in Greek mythology.
Examples in Use
- 1.
"A cool zephyr brought relief from the summer heat."
- 2.
"The silk curtains fluttered in the evening zephyr."
- 3.
"Her voice was a zephyr, barely audible above the rustling leaves."
Related Vocabulary
Synonyms
breezegustdraftwindair
Related Words
waftbreathpuffcurrent
Fun Fact
In Greek mythology, Zephyros was one of the four wind gods. He was associated with spring and the fertile west wind. The California Zephyr train is named for this gentle wind.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 6 letters (Z, E, P, H, Y, R)
Scrabble Value: 23 points
Tip: The letter pattern in "ZEPHYR" appears in many related words.
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