sea (Meaning)

Wordnet

sea (n)

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

anything apparently limitless in quantity or volume

turbulent water with swells of considerable size

Webster

sea (n.)

One of the larger bodies of salt water, less than an ocean, found on the earth's surface; a body of salt water of second rank, generally forming part of, or connecting with, an ocean or a larger sea; as, the Mediterranean Sea; the of Marmora; the North Sea; the Carribean Sea.

An inland body of water, esp. if large or if salt or brackish; as, the Caspian Sea; the of Aral; sometimes, a small fresh-water lake; as, the of Galilee.

The ocean; the whole body of the salt water which covers a large part of the globe.

The swell of the ocean or other body of water in a high wind; motion of the water's surface; also, a single wave; a billow; as, there was a high sea after the storm; the vessel shipped a sea.

A great brazen laver in the temple at Jerusalem; -- so called from its size.

Fig.: Anything resembling the sea in vastness; as, a sea of glory.

sea Sentence Examples

  1. The gentle sea breeze carried the scent of salt and seaweed.
  2. The boat sailed silently through the tranquil sea, leaving only a faint ripple in its wake.
  3. The vast sea stretched out endlessly before us, a boundless expanse of blue.
  4. The waves crashed relentlessly against the rocky shore, sending a spray of seawater into the air.
  5. The coral reef teemed with life, vibrant colors dancing in the crystal-clear sea.
  6. The sea turtle swam gracefully through the water, its flippers propelling it forward with effortless ease.
  7. The fishermen cast their nets into the sea, hoping to catch a bountiful harvest.
  8. The wreckage of a sunken ship lay beneath the waves, a silent testament to the unforgiving nature of the sea.
  9. The sailors sang sea shanties as they navigated the treacherous waters.
  10. The vast sea held an allure that drew explorers and adventurers from far and wide.

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a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land, anything apparently limitless in quantity or volume, turbulent water with swell

ocean, waters, blue, deep, brine,Neptune, depths,seven seas, basin, blue water

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The gentle sea breeze carried the scent of salt and seaweed.

The boat sailed silently through the tranquil sea, leaving only a faint ripple in its wake.

The vast sea stretched out endlessly before us, a boundless expanse of blue.

The waves crashed relentlessly against the rocky shore, sending a spray of seawater into the air.