meer- root words — words with the meer- root

The root meer- comes from German meer, meaning sea. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including meerschaum. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the meer- root

Explore words with meer- — words containing the meer- root and sharing its sense of "sea". Examples include meerschaum. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does meer- mean?

The meer- root means sea, from German meer. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.