sea

sea · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The expanse of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface.

  2. 2.

    A particular area of the ocean, especially one partially enclosed by land.

  3. 3.

    A large lake or landlocked body of water.

  4. 4.

    A vast expanse or quantity of something.

Forms

plural: seas

Related words

Antonyms: land
See also: coast, ocean, water
Synonyms: deep, main, ocean, waters

Etymology

From Old English sǣ ("sea, lake"), from Proto-Germanic saiwiz ("sea"), from Proto-Indo-European seyh₂- ("to be wet"). Cognate with Dutch zee, German See, and Gothic saiws.