Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
land-breeze
noun
/ˈlænd briːz/
Definition
A land-breeze is a cool breeze that blows from the land to the sea. It typically occurs at night when the land cools faster than the water, causing the air over the land to become denser and sink, creating wind that moves toward the sea.
Examples
- During the summer nights, a gentle land-breeze can be felt on the shore.
- The land-breeze brought a refreshing chill after a hot day.
Meaning
The term ‘land-breeze’ describes the wind phenomenon that occurs when cooler air over the land moves towards warmer air over the water, especially at night.
Synonyms
- cool breeze
- night breeze
- offshore breeze
