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

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Try to score a private cabana and have servers dote on you while curtains billow in the sea breeze. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 Picture waking up on a sunny morning, sliding floor-to-ceiling glass doors open, and stepping out onto a balcony to catch the sea breeze. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026 Boston has had just two days in the 70s thus far and inland locations (away from sea breezes) a few more. Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026 Saturday will likely be the warmest day, with temperatures hitting the low 70s before an afternoon sea breeze develops. Greg Porter, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 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

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“Sea breeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sea%20breeze. Accessed 3 May. 2026.

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sea breeze

noun
: a cooling daytime breeze blowing inland from the sea

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