ocean
word
/ˈoʊʃən/
OH-shuhn
/ˈəʊʃən/
OH-shuhn
Definition
A very large body of salt water that covers much of the Earth. It can also mean the huge open sea, not just the area near the coast.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in geography and everyday speech. 'Ocean' is usually larger and deeper than 'sea'. Common phrases include 'the Pacific Ocean', 'across the ocean', and 'ocean life'.
Spanish: océanoPortuguese (BR): oceanoPortuguese (PT): oceanoChinese (Simplified): 海洋Chinese (Traditional): 海洋Hindi: महासागरArabic: محيطBengali: সমুদ্র - মহাসাগরRussian: океанJapanese: 海洋 - オーシャンVietnamese: đại dươngKorean: 대양 - 바다Turkish: okyanusUrdu: سمندرIndonesian: samudra - lautan
Example Sentences
The ocean is very blue today.
basic
They swam in the ocean during vacation.
basic
This river flows into the ocean.
basic
I could sit by the ocean for hours and do nothing.
natural
After living in the city for years, being near the ocean felt amazing.
natural
We drove all night just to see the ocean at sunrise.
natural