zephyr

noun
UK: /ˈzef.ər/
US: /ˈzef.ɚ/

  1. A gentle, light wind.

    1. A soft zephyr rustled the leaves.
    2. The coastal zephyr provided a welcome relief from the afternoon heat as we walked along the beach.

  2. A soft, fine yarn or fabric.

    1. She wore a zephyr scarf in the summer.
    2. The baby blanket was made of the softest zephyr, perfect for delicate skin.

Synonyms

breeze
zephyr intransitive-verb

  1. To blow gently.

    1. The breeze zephyred through the open window.
    2. A soft wind zephyred across the meadow, swaying the tall grasses.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "zephyr" in English means: A gentle, light wind., A soft, fine yarn or fabric..

The phonetic transcription of "zephyr" is /ˈzef.ər/ in British English and /ˈzef.ɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "zephyr": breeze.

Example usage of "zephyr": "A soft zephyr rustled the leaves.". More examples on the page.