sea-breeze
Definition
Noun: A "sea-breeze" is a light wind that blows from the sea toward the land, typically during the day when the land is warmer than the sea.
Usage Examples
- (A light wind from the sea made the sand less hot.)
- (The wind from the sea assists boats in moving toward land.)
- (We felt the pleasant wind coming off the water.)
Advanced Usage
"sea-breeze front": the boundary between the cool sea air and the warmer land air, often causing clouds or thunderstorms.
- The sea-breeze front moved inland, bringing a sudden drop in temperature. (The line where the sea wind met the warm land air caused a weather change.)
"sea-breeze effect": the local weather phenomenon where the sea wind influences temperature and humidity near the coast.
- The sea-breeze effect keeps coastal areas cooler than inland regions during summer. (The wind from the sea moderates the heat on the coast.)
Variants and Related Words
Sea breeze (n): a common alternative spelling without the hyphen; the same meaning.
- A gentle sea breeze made the evening pleasant. (A light wind from the sea.)
Breeze (n): a light, gentle wind, often from the sea or land.
- A breeze rustled the leaves on the trees. (A soft wind.)
Synonyms
- Onshore breeze: a wind blowing from the water toward the land.
- Coastal wind: wind that occurs near the coast, often from the sea.
Related Idioms
"to catch a sea-breeze": to feel or enjoy the cool wind from the sea, often used in a poetic or leisurely sense.
- We sat on the porch to catch a sea-breeze after dinner. (We relaxed and felt the sea wind.)
"sea-breeze in one's sails": a metaphorical phrase meaning a refreshing or invigorating influence.
- Her energy was like a sea-breeze in his sails, lifting his spirits. (Her vitality revitalized him.)