English · Travel & Places
ocean
/ˈoʊ.ʃən/
[/ˈoʊ.ʃən/]
vast body of seawater
Beginnernoun
Definition
A very large expanse of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface.
Example
From the ship's deck they could see nothing but the endless blue ocean ahead.
From the ship's deck they could see nothing but the endless blue ocean ahead.
Etymology
From Greek 'Okeanos', the great river thought to encircle the earth.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in geography and environmental discussion.