sea breeze

noun

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

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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 The weather was perfect, with the warmth of the sunshine offsetting the salty sea breeze. Iona Brannon, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2023 Now, the sea breeze brings us the smell of salt and decay. Zining Mok, Longreads, 22 Oct. 2024 There is no sea breeze, just the stench of rotting seaweed. Annie Proulx, The New Yorker, 30 June 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 1 Dec. 2024.

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sea breeze

noun
: a cooling daytime breeze blowing inland from the sea

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