ocean breezes

Seaside air currents

Ocean breezes are cool winds that blow from the sea toward land, typically during daytime when the land heats faster than the water.

The phrase evokes coastal atmosphere—salt air, relief from summer heat, the sensory experience of being near the shore: We sat on the porch enjoying the ocean breezes.

In advertising and product naming, ocean breezes suggests freshness and cleanliness.

Related

beachcombing · beach vacation · coastline · kiteboarding · sea spray · sea salt spray · humidity · bay · refreshing · zephyr · beach dunes · palm trees · coastal resorts · wafting · seaside towns · coastal living · fishing · convection currents

Categories
Opposites
geographic origin

ocean breezesdesert winds

Air currents over arid terrain

sirocco · harmattan · Santa Ana winds · chinook

air quality/pleasantness

ocean breezesstagnant air

Atmosphere lacking movement

smog · industrial fumes · dead air · desert heat · exhaust fumes

atmospheric intensity

ocean breezesgales

Very powerful winds

hurricanes · typhoons · dead calm · still air · violent storms

Family

ocean, breeze, sea breeze

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G