sea breeze

noun

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

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Entertainment and Amenities Sliding doors reveal a lower deck wrapped in plush cream banquettes—perfect for catching a Croatian sea breeze with a late-night brandy snifter or a fresh morning latte—and a watersports platform. Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025 One wild card: Westerly winds in the morning could collide with developing easterly sea breezes from the Atlantic later in the day. Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2025 The gin showcases juniper, lemon zest, a subtle savory sea breeze, and crushed coriander seed. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025 Diptyque’s Do Son, known for evoking a blend of white florals, gently carried by a salty sea breeze. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 20 May 2025 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 18 Jun. 2025.

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sea breeze

noun
: a cooling daytime breeze blowing inland from the sea

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