sea breeze

noun

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

Examples of sea breeze in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Just sit back, enjoy the salty sea breezes, and keep your eyes peeled for the shadows of fins dipping amidst the waves. Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2024 Those storms will push inland with the sea breeze making some of them capable of gusty winds, lightning and quick rainfall up to three inches. Garfield Hylton, Orlando Sentinel, 31 July 2024 This is the second power shut-off in as many days in the area, a peninsula about 30 miles south of downtown Los Angeles famous for its sea breezes, gorgeous views, and expensive homes. Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2024 Scattered lightning storms will move east and collide with the sea breeze near the coast in the afternoon, NWS said. Elainie Barraza, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sea breeze 

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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 14 Oct. 2024.

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sea breeze

noun
: a cooling daytime breeze blowing inland from the sea

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