lake breeze

noun

1. a thermally produced wind blowing during the day from the surface of a large lake to the shore, caused by the difference in the rates of heating of the surfaces of the lake and of the land.

Example Sentences

The soft lake breeze rippled the woodbine leaves along the sill, stirring the lace and ribbon on her breast.

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Several matches had already been blown out by the fresh lake breeze, and the few twigs that had at last caught, now smoked feebly.

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The sun was well up now and it was a warm day, so the lake breeze was most refreshing and the swift motion very exhilarating.

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The weather has been somewhat warm, but the lake breeze blowing light and soft, 1888.

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The resumption of The Lake Breeze would supply a pressing need.

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