sea
US /si/
Definition
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
The hotel offers a wonderful view of the sea from every room.
Synonyms
- oceana large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
- deepthe central and most intense or profound part
Collocations
- Easy swim in the blue seato swim in the blue sea, meaning to travel through water
- Medium transport freight by sea cargo containersto transport freight by sea cargo containers, meaning to move something or somebody around; usually over long distances
- Hard drill for crude oil in deep sea reservoirsto drill for crude oil in deep sea reservoirs, meaning to make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
- Very Hard feel entirely at sea when deciphering regulationsto feel entirely at sea when deciphering regulations, meaning to undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.