The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
seaward
(adjective) directed or situated away from inland regions and toward the sea or coast; “from the hill he took a seaward course”; “on the seaward side of the road”
offshore, seaward
(adjective) (of winds) coming from the land; “offshore winds”
seaward, seawards, asea
(adverb) in the direction of the sea; “the sailor looked seaward”
seaward
(noun) the direction toward the sea
Source: WordNet® 3.1
seaward (not comparable)
Being in or facing towards the sea, as opposed to the land.
• G. W. Cable
seaward (not comparable)
In the direction of the sea, toward the sea.
• sadware, sewadar
Source: Wiktionary
Sea"ward, a.
Definition: Directed or situated toward the sea. Donne. Two still clouds . . . sparkled on their seaward edges like a frosted fleece. G. W. Cable.
Sea"ward, adv.
Definition: Toward the sea. Drayton.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
27 February 2025
(verb) reach the summit (of a mountain); “They breasted the mountain”; “Many mountaineers go up Mt. Everest but not all summit”
The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.