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plural: oceans
Part Of Speech
noun
Word Meaning
the whole body of salt water that covers nearly three-fourths of the surface of the earth; one of the large bodies of water into which the ocean is divided
Word Family
oceanic
oceanfront
oceangoing
oceanography
oceanographic
oceanology
oceanologist
oceanarium
transoceanic
Sentences
The ocean covers most of our planet, regulates our weather and climate, and feeds much of the human population.
We’ve sailed across hundreds of miles of ocean.
Humpback whales are found in oceans around the world.
I enjoyed a relaxing rest while listening to the sounds of the ocean.
Oceanographers study the oceans and marine biology.
The couple built their dream oceanfront home here.
The oceanarium said the whale was a fin whale – a type of baleen whale.
We need to clean up our polluted oceans.
They have plans for four more ships—two oceangoing cruise liners and two expedition ships.
Swimming in the salty ocean is good for your body.
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