sea

A large area of salt water, often connected to an ocean.

• The sea is blue today.
• We swam in the sea.
• Ships crossed several seas on their journey.

Similar words: ogin, briny, mere

Common phrases: the open sea, by the sea, sea water

Used before another noun for something that lives in, comes from, or relates to ocean water.

• A cool sea breeze blew.
• These sea creatures live in deep water.
• The town is below sea level.

Similar words: marine

Common phrases: sea level, sea creatures, sea breeze

A large lake whose name uses this word, sometimes containing salt water.

• The Caspian Sea is a large lake.
• We visited the Sea of Galilee.
• The Salton Sea has very salty water.

Common phrases: Caspian Sea, inland sea, Sea of Galilee