the vast body of salty water that covers most of the Earth’s surface
On a hot summer day, the children ran straight into the cool sea to splash and play.
At dawn, a fisherman steered his small boat out onto the calm sea.
✦ Old English “sæ”, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch “zee” and German “See”.
a specific part of the world ocean that has its own name and is partly enclosed by land
The Mediterranean Sea is famous for its clear blue water and ancient coastal towns.
Scientists are studying the shrinking of the Aral Sea in Central Asia.
the condition of the ocean’s surface, especially regarding the height and strength of its waves
A heavy sea rocked the fishing trawler during the night.
After the storm passed, the sea finally settled and the captain relaxed.
a very large number or wide expanse of something, used figuratively for emphasis
I looked out at a sea of colorful umbrellas on the crowded beach.
She felt lost in a sea of information while researching online.
