sea breeze

noun

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

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Air show attendees will get a little relief with the sea breeze on the beach. — Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 10 May 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 Feel the sea breeze along the shores of Maine at the Portland Head Light lighthouse. — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 18 May 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 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

noun
: a cooling daytime breeze blowing inland from the sea

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