sea breeze

noun

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.

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Recent Examples of sea breeze Wherever your summer getaway takes you along the Southern Maine coast, the cooling sea breezes are sure to follow. — Josh Roberts, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026 His idyllic days were marked with sea breezes, rose petals scattered on the beach, and rosehips growing amidst seagrass, honeysuckle, and black-raspberry vines. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 12 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 See All Example Sentences for sea breeze
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sea breeze
  1. breeze
  2. wind
  3. current
Noun
  • Others are content simply to provoke a few smiles, before dissipating like smoke with the very next breeze.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Massages can be arranged on your private terrace, and the breeze really adds a flair to what is already a restorative experience.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of breeze
Noun
  • Tropical storm-force winds extend out up to 175 miles from the center of the storm.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
  • But even Brighton have been swept along by the prevailing transfer winds this summer.
    — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of wind
Noun
  • Looking ahead The electrical current produces very rapid heating, while the press simultaneously forces everything together.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Beach hazards statements are in effect for Door, Kewaunee and Manitowoc counties for strong currents.
    — Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of current

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