ocean

noun

(countable) One of the large bodies of water separating the continents.

(uncountable) Water belonging to an ocean.

(figuratively) An immense expanse; any vast space or quantity without apparent limits.

A blue colour, like that of the ocean (also called ocean blue).

A township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States, which originally extended to the ocean.

A township in Ocean County, New Jersey.

(mythology) The deity Oceanus.

A female given name from English, of modern usage.

Roots

okeanosocean- · Greek · ocean

Synonyms for ocean

sean

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Where does ocean come from?

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