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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

  • (..) so you have a future. You'll have your health insurance. I appreciate that, Pop. I'm going swimming in the ocean with Polar Bear Club On New Year's day. Be careful out there. I will. (..)
    2008 Two Lovers