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.

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Recent Examples of sea breeze 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 From Key Largo to Key West, home of the southernmost point in the continental United States, this destination is packed with easygoing vibes and plenty of relaxing sea breezes. Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026 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 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 See All Example Sentences for sea breeze
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Noun
  • Its compact size and functional interior and exterior pockets will make zipping through airport security or stopping for gas on road trips a breeze — no more digging through disorganized totes to locate your wallet and phone.
    Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
  • Simply plant the lightweight poles in the sand, face it into the breeze, and let the wind do the rest.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • But today, the winds are weaker, meaning the pollution carried by the air isn’t being dispersed.
    Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Like Guam, Saipan and Tinian could experience Category 1 winds of more than 74 mph, the weather service said.
    Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Noun
  • When the Guadalupe River surged through Texas Hill Country last summer, Elida Sierra Lutz and her three children were swept into the deadly flooding like debris in the current.
    Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.
    STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 July 2026

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

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