sea breeze

noun

|Updated on: 5 Aug 2018

Definition of sea breeze

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

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Recent Examples of sea breeze from the Web

And that means Romero will probably be enjoying those sea breezes, wafting through his Chula Vista bedroom window, for a couple more years.

— beth wood, sandiegouniontribune.com, "San Diego native Gustavo Romero returns to Athenaeum's Summer Festival for the 20th year," 12 July 2018
The sea breeze suddenly acts as a boundary area where a lot of low-level moisture converges.

— greg porter, Washington Post, "PM Update: Scattered thunderstorms persist into the evening hours. More rain likely on Sunday afternoon.," 9 June 2018
For this latest endeavor, Andrei, along with Handel Architects and Bonetti Kozerski Studio, created interior aesthetics that embrace modern, pared-down living drenched in ocean views, natural light, and sea breezes.

— wendy goodman, The Cut, "Asbury Park’s Glam Squad," 12 July 2018
Here are Clark’s recommendations for a trip to his bay — a mix of old haunts, hip new spots and plenty activities that involve a healthy sea breeze.

— david ferry, SFChronicle.com, "Mavericks legend Jeff Clark’s favorite spots in Half Moon Bay," 10 July 2018
On Saturday, forecasters predicted a sunny day with a high in the mid-70s and a light afternoon sea breeze, according to Kim Buttrick, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service.

— lucas phillips, BostonGlobe.com, "After an ideal weekend, heat (though no wave) is on the way," 7 July 2018
On such a hot, humid day in Washington, surely the cool Atlantic water and refreshing sea breezes hold some appeal.

— kevin ambrose, Washington Post, "Watch the perfect beach sunrise at the North Carolina Outer Banks," 3 July 2018
Later that evening, defying conventional wisdom and sore muscles, a warm sea breeze and a little Havana Club rum rallied our group when a Cuban trio began playing on our hostel’s rooftop after dinner.

— New York Times, "Want to See the Wild Side of Cuba? Try a Kayak," 16 May 2018
With a sunlit La Jolla coastal afternoon and a savory sea breeze as backdrop, San Diego’s biggest living biotech legends gathered with supporters of cancer research.

— bradley j. fikes, sandiegouniontribune.com, "HybriToast for Hybritech, biotech funding, and neuronal cookbook," 10 May 2018

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