Synonyms for

Oceans

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

Definition

Oceans are large bodies of saltwater that cover most of the Earths surface.

Synonyms & similar words

ocean sea seas deep blue briny main waves waters seaboard oceanic saltwater surf bath foam brine waterworks ripples

Synonyms by register

Formal

seas marine expanses aquatic realms

Informal

the drink the big blue the brine

Literary

the deep the abyss the briny deep

Antonyms

land earth ground continent soil terrestrial

Common collocations

  • deep oceans
  • vast oceans
  • open oceans
  • tropical oceans
  • polar oceans
  • ocean currents
  • ocean floor
  • ocean waves

Word family

noun ocean
adjective oceanic

Usage note

While 'oceans' refers to the five major bodies of saltwater, it can also be used metaphorically to describe a vast quantity of something.

Example sentences

  1. The ocean is so big and deep that we still dont know everything that lives in it.
  2. I like to collect seashells on the beach by the ocean.
  3. Many people enjoy surfing in the waves of the ocean.
  4. The ocean is a beautiful shade of blue on a sunny day.
  5. The ocean can be dangerous during a storm.

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