Synonyms for

Sea

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

Definition

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

Synonyms & similar words

ocean ocean deep briny blue main waters waves surf seashore shoreline coastline seaboard seaside beach littoral foreshore tidewater pelagic

Synonyms by register

Formal

ocean brine

Informal

drink briny deep

Literary

deep main waves

Antonyms

land earth ground soil continent terrestrial

Common collocations

  • sea level
  • sea breeze
  • open sea
  • high seas
  • sea salt
  • sea creatures
  • sea floor
  • sea voyage

Word family

noun sea
adjective sea
adverb seaward

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, enclosed saltwater bodies or the general expanse of saltwater.

Example sentences

  1. The sea is home to many different types of animals, like whales, dolphins, and sharks.
  2. We took a boat out into the sea to go fishing.
  3. The sea can be rough and dangerous during a storm.
  4. I can see the sea from my bedroom window.
  5. The sea is a beautiful shade of blue on a sunny day.

Quotes

  • At the beach, life is different. Time doesn't move hour to hour but mood to moment. We live by the currents, plan by the tides and follow the sun. - Sandy Gingras
  • The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever. - Jacques Cousteau
  • To me, the sea is a continual miracle; The fishes that swim--the rocks--the motion of the waves--the ships, with men in them, What stranger miracles are there? - Walt Whitman

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