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ocean

UK
/ˈəʊʃən/
US
/ˈoʊʃən/

Translations

oceannoun
oceans
pl
UK
/ˈəʊʃən/
US
/ˈoʊʃən/
The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest of the world's oceans.
L’océan Pacifique est le plus vaste et le plus profond des océans du monde.
Additional translations
océanAu sens figuré.
Synonyms
marine
brine
oceanic
blue
deep
water
sea
oceanadjective
UK
/ˈəʊ.ʃən/
US
/ˈoʊ.ʃən/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to the ocean.
Ocean currents influence global climate.
Les courants océaniques influencent le climat mondial.
Synonyms
oceanic
marine
maritime
pelagic
thalassic
saltwater
abyssal

Definitions

oceannoun
A vast body of salt water that covers almost three-quarters of the Earth's surface.
The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest of the world's oceans.
A large expanse or quantity of something.
There was an ocean of people at the concert, making it difficult to move.
Any of the five major divisions of the world’s single continuous body of salt water, usually capitalised (the Atlantic Ocean, the Pacific Ocean, etc.).
The Indian Ocean separates Africa from Australia.
oceanadjective
Relating to, situated in, or originating from the ocean; oceanic.
Ocean currents influence global climate.
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