sea breeze

noun

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

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The high pressure also stifles the sea breeze that can bring cooler ocean air onto land. — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026 The sea breeze rushed in and carried me off to catnap under a Nido Notte Italian wool blanket in bed. — Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2026 Common cocktails that contain grapefruit include palomas, greyhounds, some margaritas and sea breezes. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2026 The candle aisle has convinced millions of households that a clean home should smell like vanilla cupcakes or sea breeze. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sea breeze

Word History

First Known Use

1661, in the meaning defined above

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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 10 Aug. 2026.

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sea breeze

noun
: a cooling daytime breeze blowing inland from the sea

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