sea breeze

Definition of sea breezenext
as in breeze
a light air movement that blows from the sea toward land The sea breeze moderates the town's temperature, making it several degrees cooler on hot days than locations inland.

Related Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of sea breeze Summer-like sea breeze patterns continue on Sunday in Central Florida, Spectrum News 13 meteorologist Katie Garch said. Elainie Colton, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2026 Tables are set right beside and along the sand, with sea breezes drifting through and a menu of coastal ingredients cooked over open flames. Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 13 June 2026 Tuesday will start out relatively dry, with easterly sea breezes pushing thunderstorms inland, but that will change Wednesday, as winds shift to southeasterly, said National Weather Service meteorologist Nico Porcelli. Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 8 June 2026 Inspired by Victoria and David Beckham’s trip to Italy in the early days of dating, the sultry scent melds notes of sea breeze, incense, amber, and vetiver with patchouli and musk. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for sea breeze
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sea breeze
Noun
  • Large white feathers wafted in the breeze—Paris, after all, drove the 19th-century ostrich feather craze that swept the fashion world.
    R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The region’s mild climate and coastal breezes encourage an effortless indoor-outdoor lifestyle.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Strong winds were dying down Monday, raising hopes that the nearly 500 firefighters battling the blaze could manage to halt its advance.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Flights over the Nazca Lines departing from the nearby Maria Reiche Airport had been suspended on Friday due to winds exceeding 25 mph, which kicked up dust ⁠and ​reduced visibility.
    Joe Kottke, NBC news, 2 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Those flocking to the beach to beat the heat on Saturday should be cautious of big waves and strong currents, Hoang said.
    Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The search began July 29 after three children entered the water near a boat ramp at Pulaski Park in Passaic, New Jersey, and were swept away by the current.
    Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Sea breeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sea%20breeze. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on sea breeze

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster