sea breeze

noun

: a cooling breeze blowing generally in the daytime inland from the sea

Examples of sea breeze in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Scattered lightning storms will move east and collide with the sea breeze near the coast in the afternoon, NWS said. Elainie Barraza, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2024 Along the covered terrace, there are couches and al fresco dining tables for catching sea breezes and watching the sun dip down below the ocean’s horizon. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 24 July 2024 The east coast sea breeze will also bring rain to the area. Elainie Barraza, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2024 But the day’s highlight is the return to the hotel: a prosecco on the balcony, the vast view, and no sound other than sea breezes. Annelise Sorensen, TIME, 25 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for sea breeze 

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Word History

First Known Use

1661, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sea breeze was in 1661

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“Sea breeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sea%20breeze. Accessed 12 Sep. 2024.

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sea breeze

noun
: a cooling daytime breeze blowing inland from the sea

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