sea breeze

noun

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

Examples of sea breeze in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
San Francisco should make a run at 80 degrees on both Saturday and Sunday, but the city will have to contend with an afternoon sea breeze each day, which could cap temperatures in the 70s. Greg Porter, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026 Locals can save money, take in a sea breeze and catch a sunset, from Oceanside to Coronado. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026 As the day progresses, shifting winds or boundaries like the sea breeze could tap into that energy, allowing storms to develop quickly and potentially move toward the Space Coast — bringing them closer to the 10-mile safety threshold. Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026 Spending time on the water with the sun shining overhead and salty sea breeze all around is practically a requirement when visiting this stretch of Baja, and there are several ways to do so, depending on your group’s energy. Latifah Al Hazza, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Sea breeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sea%20breeze. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

sea breeze

noun
: a cooling daytime breeze blowing inland from the sea

More from Merriam-Webster on sea breeze

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster