sea

noun

ˈsē How to pronounce sea (audio)
Definition of seanext
as in ocean
the whole body of salt water that covers nearly three-fourths of the earth millions of plants and animals live in the sea

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Recent Examples of sea South Korea’s military said Monday that North Korea had fired multiple ballistic missiles toward the sea off its east coast. — Reuters, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2026 True polar wander would bring about an identifiable pattern in sea-level changes as the oceans reacted in response to changes in the mass distribution of the planet. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 13 Oct. 2026 In the last few months, sea creatures such as whale and hammerhead sharks, devil rays, wahoos and other fish species have been seen by beachgoers and amateur anglers from Orange County to Malibu. — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026 In the guest bathroom, wavy blue-and-white tiles are contrasted with doodle-like sea-creature wallpaper, a terrazzo countertop, and a clear shower curtain patterned with a yellow grid. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sea
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ocean
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  • Even in the deep ocean, which is filled with alien-like creatures, the whales almost feel like a master alien.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Migratory birds such as the arctic tern and northern wheatear cross oceans, deserts and mountain ranges.
    — Amy L. Scarpignato, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026
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“Sea.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sea. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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