sea breeze

noun

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

Examples of sea breeze in a Sentence

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Este For a martini that tastes like a refreshing sea breeze, drift on over to Este. Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 Evoking sea breezes and beachy hues, a coastal bedroom has all the ease of a day by the ocean. Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 2 July 2025 Additional showers and storms are forecast for the afternoon along the sea breeze south and east of Interstate 4. Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 June 2025 The interiors are bright and airy, with windows and sea breezes on all sides of the home. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 7 May 2025 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 7 Aug. 2025.

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sea breeze

noun
: a cooling daytime breeze blowing inland from the sea

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