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ocean

Definition

  • noun: the salt water that covers much of the Earth's surface
  • noun: the whole body of salt water that covers nearly three fourths of the surface of the earth
  • often used with 'the'
  • synonyms: set, ogin

Examples

  • The ship quickly sank to the bottom of 'the ocean'.

  • We've sailed across hundreds of miles of 'ocean'.

  • There's a storm moving in from 'the ocean'.

Movie quotes

  • (..) This is Brock Lovett. How can l help you, Mrs... ? Calvert. Rose Calvert. Mrs Calvert ? l was just wondering if you'd found the ''Heart of the Ocean'', Mr Lovett. l said you wanted to take the call. All right. You have my attention, Rose. Can you tell us who the woman in the picture is ? (..)
    1997 Titanic
  • (..) A piece of paper that's been underwater for years... ..and my team were able to preserve it intact. Should this have remained unseen at the bottom of the ocean for eternity ? l'll be goddamned. Brock ! There's a satellite call for you. Bobby, we're launching. (..)
    1997 Titanic