sea breeze

noun

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

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Thanks to the restaurant's open-air design, diners can enjoy their meals with a refreshing sea breeze and stunning views of the turquoise waters, creating a perfect setting for a leisurely meal. Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024 Monday will see mostly clear skies by afternoon and high temperatures in the mid to upper 70s, with the sea breeze keeping Boston and low-lying coastal regions closer to the lower 70s, Megnia said. Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 2 June 2024 Everything sounds good here – including the waves crashing soft along the private beach with the seagulls calling in the sea breeze – and tastes even better. Mark Gauert, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2024 White oak ceilings and floors echo the character of original beach cottages, while Fleetwood doors open effortlessly to let in sea breezes and natural light. News Release, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sea breeze 

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 27 Dec. 2024.

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sea breeze

noun
: a cooling daytime breeze blowing inland from the sea

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