sea

noun
UK: /siː/
US: /siː/

  1. The ocean; a large body of saltwater.

    1. I love to swim in the sea. [ ] [ ]
    2. The ship sailed across the open sea, heading towards the horizon. [ ] [ ]

  2. A large lake or inland body of usually saltwater.

    1. We visited the Dead Sea last year. [ ] [ ]
    2. The Aral Sea has significantly shrunk due to irrigation projects. [ ] [ ]

  3. A large quantity or number of something.

    1. There was a sea of faces. [ ] [ ]
    2. After the concert, we navigated a sea of people to reach the exit. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

ocean water brine
sea verb

  1. To travel by sea; to navigate a ship.

    1. They sea to distant lands. [ ] [ ]
    2. Explorers used to sea around the world in search of new territories. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sea" in English means: The ocean; a large body of saltwater., A large lake or inland body of usually saltwater., A large quantity or number of something..

The phonetic transcription of "sea" is /siː/ in British English and /siː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sea": ocean, water, brine.

Example usage of "sea": "I love to swim in the sea.". More examples on the page.