Meaning & use

sea spray

noun·Academic

Fine droplets of seawater thrown into the air, especially from breaking waves or strong wind.

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Sea spray misted over the boat's deck as it cut through the choppy waves.

She could taste the salty sea spray from the cliff-top path above the shore.

A note on using this word

Sea spray refers to airborne water droplets, distinct from 'surf,' which describes the breaking waves themselves.

Words with a similar meaning

spindrift

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