open ocean — the vast area of sea that is far from the coast and relatively deep
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the vast area of sea that is far from the coast and relatively deep
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈoʊpən ˈoʊʃən/
Example Sentences
- The sailor got seasick the moment his boat entered the open ocean because the waves were as big as his ego.
- Sea turtles navigate thousands of miles across the open ocean using magnetic fields.
- My GPS stopped working in the open ocean, but thankfully the dolphins offered to give me directions.
open ocean
NOUN[/ˈoʊpən ˈoʊʃən/]
the vast area of sea that is far from the coast and relatively deep
the vast area of sea that is far from the coast and relatively deep
In the open ocean, devotion stirs deep emotion!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Formed in the 14th century from Old French 'overt' (open, uncovered) and Latin 'oceanus' (ocean, great sea). The compound expresses the concept of open water beyond coastal regions, literally meaning 'open sea' or 'sea without boundaries.'
Breakdown
open (from Old French overt, meaning exposed or unobstructed) + ocean (from Latin oceanus, derived from Greek okeanos, the great primordial ocean).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The sailor got seasick the moment his boat entered the open ocean because the waves were as big as his ego.”
“Sea turtles navigate thousands of miles across the open ocean using magnetic fields.”
“My GPS stopped working in the open ocean, but thankfully the dolphins offered to give me directions.”
“Climate change is affecting temperature patterns in the open ocean ecosystems.”
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