Ocean

/ˈəʊ.ʃən/ · noun

Meaning

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

Definitions by Sense

1. (countable) One of the large bodies of water separating the continents.
2. (uncountable) Water belonging to an ocean.
3. (figuratively) An immense expanse; any vast space or quantity without apparent limits.
4. A blue colour, like that of the ocean (also called ocean blue).

Example Sentences

The island is surrounded by ocean

the boundless ocean of eternity

an ocean of difference

On the present occasion, Traddles was so hemmed in by the pagoda and the guitar-case, and Dora’s flower-painting, and my writing-table, that I had serious doubts of the possibility of his using his knife and fork; but he protested, with his own good-humour, ‘Oceans of room, Copperfield! I assure you, Oceans!’

Poison Ivy, Lord,'ll make you itch You're gonna need an ocean Of calamine lotion You'll be scratchin' like a hound The minute you start to mess around

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• oceans

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