sea breeze

as in breeze
a light air movement that blows from the sea toward land The sea breeze moderates the town's temperature, making it several degrees cooler on hot days than locations inland.

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Recent Examples of sea breeze 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 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sea breeze
Noun
  • Usually, the salty breeze brought with it the sounds of baby elephant seals calling to their moms in high pitched yells.
    Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 7 Feb. 2025
  • Reigning world champion Thierry Neuville hit a patch of ice going into one hairpin and ripped the suspension off his car, limping back to the service park with a wheel dangling in the breeze.
    Raphael Orlove, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The fires, fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, forced over 180,000 people to be put under evacuation orders and claimed the lives of at least 29 people.
    Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2025
  • Videos from those places in this storm show blinding winds and bad road conditions.
    Lynne Silva-Breen, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The female thrashed her tail, letting her emerald scales break the current’s surface.
    Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Feb. 2025
  • The work spans more than a decade and offers a solid journey through how this current of art has flowed.
    Ray Mark Rinaldi, The Denver Post, 3 Feb. 2025

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“Sea breeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sea%20breeze. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.

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