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Meaning of sea
The primary meaning of the word "sea" refers to a vast body of saltwater that covers a significant portion of the Earth's surface.
Etymology of sea
The word "sea" comes from Old English "sæ", which is also the source of other Germanic languages' words for "sea" or "lake"
The term has been used in the English language since the 9th century to refer to large bodies of saltwater
Synonyms
ocean
deep
waves
tide
surf
foamy
salty
briny
marine
aquatic
naval
nautical
coastline
shore
beach
bay
cove
harbor
port
gulf
strait
channel
lake
lagoon
estuary
fjord
seafront
seaside
waterfront
dock
pier
wharf
quay
marina
buoy
reef
shoal
sandbar
atoll
archipelago
island
isle
islet
mainland
continent
peninsula
headland
cape
cliff
bluff
shoreline
littoral
coastal
seabed
seafloor
oceanfloor
Definitions
- A vast body of saltwater that covers a significant portion of the Earth's surface
- * A large area of saltwater that is usually connected to an ocean
- * The ocean, especially when regarded as a destination for travel or leisure
Usage Examples
- The ship sailed across the sea to reach the distant island
- * The family spent their summer vacation by the sea, enjoying the sun and the waves
- * The oil spill polluted a large area of the sea, harming marine life