sea breeze

noun

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

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Book a room with a private balcony to enjoy that Jersey Shore sea breeze. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026 The sea breeze picks up in the afternoon, which ushers in air cooled off by the ocean and fog across the Bay. — Zoe Mintz, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026 Even at the peak of the season (between exhaustive heat waves), some days are cooler and rainier than others, or even chilly with the sea breeze. — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026 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 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 1 Sep. 2026.

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sea breeze

noun
: a cooling daytime breeze blowing inland from the sea

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