1
a
: a great body of salt water that covers much of the earth
broadly
: the waters of the earth as distinguished from the land and air
b
: a body of salt water of second rank more or less landlocked
the Mediterranean sea
c
: ocean
d
: an inland body of water
—used especially for names of such bodies
the Caspian Sea
2
a
: surface motion on a large body of water or its direction
also
: a large swell or wave
—often used in plural
heavy seas
b
: the disturbance of the ocean or other body of water due to the wind
3
: something likened to the sea especially in vastness
a sea of faces
4
: the seafaring life
5
sea
adjective
Examples of sea in a Sentence
the seas of the Southern Hemisphere
millions of plants and animals live in the sea
Recent Examples on the Web
The line is billing the attraction as the only over-water swing ride at sea.
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Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 9 Apr. 2024
The idea for Serafina came about when Assaf and his co-founder Fabio Granato were stranded at sea in a small boat and daydreamed about the perfect pizza.
—Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
The South China Sea has been a sea of peace and cooperation.
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On Thursday night, the iconic black and white checkerboard floors of Mr. Chow served as the perfect backdrop for a sea of guests dressed in tweed and gray suiting.
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American sanctions have stranded Russian cargoes at sea, with Venezuelan supply a potential next target.
—Lucia Kassai, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2024
When the sun comes out, the Neapolitans arrive to spend the day at the sea, especially on the weekends.
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Ukraine has responded with a rapid expansion of its own arms industry, in many ways more innovative than the Russians’, especially in developing long-range drones at sea and in the air.
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The idea of a long sea voyage inspired us to recommend a tasting of sparkling Immersed Wines aged under the sea and sparkling wines aged in the traditional way, on land.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 9 Apr. 2024
The idea for Serafina came about when Assaf and his co-founder Fabio Granato were stranded at sea in a small boat and daydreamed about the perfect pizza.
—Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
The South China Sea has been a sea of peace and cooperation.
—Peter Aitken, Fox News, 7 Apr. 2024
On Thursday night, the iconic black and white checkerboard floors of Mr. Chow served as the perfect backdrop for a sea of guests dressed in tweed and gray suiting.
—Rachel Besser, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2024
American sanctions have stranded Russian cargoes at sea, with Venezuelan supply a potential next target.
—Lucia Kassai, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2024
When the sun comes out, the Neapolitans arrive to spend the day at the sea, especially on the weekends.
—Sara Magro, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Apr. 2024
Related article Ukraine claims major drone strike on Russian airfield, killing servicemen and destroying aircraft
Ukraine has responded with a rapid expansion of its own arms industry, in many ways more innovative than the Russians’, especially in developing long-range drones at sea and in the air.
—Tim Lister, CNN, 6 Apr. 2024
The idea of a long sea voyage inspired us to recommend a tasting of sparkling Immersed Wines aged under the sea and sparkling wines aged in the traditional way, on land.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
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sea
noun1
a
: a great body of salty water that covers much of the earth
also
: the waters of the earth
b
: a body of salt water not as large as an ocean
the Mediterranean Sea
c
d
: an inland body of water either salt or fresh
the Sea of Galilee
2
: rough water
a high sea swept the deck
3
: something suggesting the sea (as in great size or depth)
a golden sea of wheat
4
: a life involving marine travel
hoped to make a career of the sea
5
sea
adjective
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