Synonyms for

Ocean

Verb / ˈəʊʃʌn / Another word for ocean — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The ocean is a large body of saltwater that covers most of the Earth's surface.

Synonyms & similar words

sea sea deep briny main blue surf waves saltwater tidal navy oceanic marine seabed seafloor abyss atlantic pacific indian arctic antarctic

Synonyms by register

Formal

sea deep abyss

Informal

the drink the big blue

Literary

brine main flood

Antonyms

land earth ground soil continent terrestrial

Common collocations

  • deep ocean
  • open ocean
  • ocean floor
  • ocean current
  • ocean wave
  • ocean life
  • vast ocean

Word family

noun ocean
adjective oceanic

Usage note

While 'sea' and 'ocean' are often used interchangeably, 'ocean' typically refers to the largest bodies of saltwater, while 'sea' can refer to smaller, partially enclosed bodies of saltwater.

Example sentences

  1. I love swimming in the ocean.
  2. The ocean is home to many different types of marine animals.
  3. The waves in the ocean can be very high during a storm.
  4. We took a boat trip out to the middle of the ocean.
  5. The ocean is so vast that it is difficult to explore all of it.

Quotes

  • The ocean stirs the heart, inspires the imagination and brings eternal joy to the soul. - Wyland
  • The voice of the sea speaks to the soul. - Kate Chopin
  • The ocean is a mighty harmonist. - William Wordsworth

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