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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

  • (..) I'm just concerned about our beaches. If there's a threat, I'd really like to know. These sharks always stay out in the open ocean. I know our aquarium would love to buy this tooth from you. Keep it. Think of it as my contribution to science. (..)
    2002 Shark Attack 3: Megalodon