at sea

phrase

Synonyms of at seanext
1
: on the sea
specifically : on a sea voyage
2
: lost, bewildered

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China is actively advancing its reusable spaceflight capabilities at sea and on land. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026 Salmon born in its tributaries migrate to the ocean, spend years feeding at sea, then return to spawn, linking villages like Rampart to the same waters where the pollock fleet fishes. — Annika Hammerschlag, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026 A week ago nine Syrian sailors and one Egyptian were lost at sea from a ship that sank when hit by drones in Bulgaria’s Black Sea exclusive economic zone. — Reuters, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2026 Washington could also consider moving some command and coordination functions to the United States or to safer overseas locations, including in Europe and Diego Garcia, and develop its capacity for replenishing naval operations at sea. — Philip H. Gordon, Foreign Affairs, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for at sea

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of at sea was in the 14th century

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“At sea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20sea. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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