sea breeze

noun

1. a thermally produced wind blowing from a cool ocean surface onto adjoining warm land.

sea breeze

noun

1. a wind blowing from the sea to the land, esp during the day when the land surface is warmer

sea breeze

1. The breeze that blows from the sea toward the land during the day, as air rising over the warmer land is replaced by cooler air from above the sea. ( Compare land breeze .)

Word History and Origins

Origin of sea breeze¹

First recorded in 1690–1700

Example Sentences

This is the second power shut-off in as many days in the area, a peninsula about 30 miles south of downtown Los Angeles famous for its sea breezes, gorgeous views, and expensive homes.

From Los Angeles Times

It could feel a little chillier at times towards eastern coasts with sea breezes and there is the possibility of patchy rain and heavier showers in north-west Scotland and Northern Ireland on Sunday.

From BBC

Coastal sea breezes tend to be a summer phenomenon, typical of long, warm, sunny days.

From BBC

Temperatures are expected to drop over the weekend, as an increase in air flowing in from the Pacific Ocean will bump up the marine layer clouds and the influence of the sea breeze, Schoenfeld said.

From Los Angeles Times

Thousands of colorful parasols fluttered in the sea breeze, and people dipped into the waves.

From Seattle Times