Definition of sea breeze
: a cooling breeze blowing generally in the daytime inland from the sea
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Temperatures will be warmer, with highs in the 70s and 80s, even along the coastline as a westerly wind will prevent a sea breeze from developing.
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Winds were around eight knots from the southeast for Race 1, but ultimately built to 13-15 after the sea breeze filled in.
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Some companies require the animal to stay in the vehicle or a kennel; others invite them to come on deck and feel the sea breeze on their snouts, as long as they are leashed.
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Prefer to let the sea breezes sharpen your appetite?
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Storms along the east coast of Florida interacted with westerly winds aloft ahead of the cold front and a sea breeze right near the coast and started to rotate a little bit.
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When a sea breeze carries the scent of this huddled mass ashore, the Red Cross workers on the quay recoil.
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The corners are ruffled, the paper gone soft, as if it’s been conditioned by sea breeze.
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But this dish is like a sea breeze blowing through your mouth.
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First Known Use of sea breeze
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SEA BREEZE Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of sea breeze for English Language Learners
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: a light wind that blows from the sea toward land
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