island breeze

Coastal archipelago draft

An island breeze is a gentle wind that blows from the sea toward an island during the day, as land heats faster than surrounding water.

The term evokes tropical relaxation and coastal atmosphere: We sat on the porch enjoying the island breeze.

It appears frequently in marketing for resorts, candles, and air fresheners suggesting paradise.

Related

salty · sea salt · coastal · trade winds · trade wind · humid · balmy · seashore · white sand · coconut · tiki bar · paradise · beach vacation · swaying · gentle · cool · refreshing · sunset

Categories
Opposites
wind intensity

island breezegale

Severe sustained wind

hurricane · typhoon · cyclone · tempest · howling wind

climate/temperature character

island breezearctic blast

Severe cold from polar regions

bitter cold · winter chill · cold snap

pleasantness/comfort

island breezebiting wind

still air · stagnant air · dead calm · stuffiness · oppressive heat

Family

island, breeze, islands, islander, islanders, isle, isles, islet, islets

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G