seaborne
Americanadjective
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transported by ship over the sea.
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carried on or over the sea.
a seaborne fog; seaborne cargoes.
adjective
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carried on or by the sea
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transported by ship
Etymology
Origin of seaborne
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Meanwhile, Oman said it had postponed talks between Iran and Gulf states on the future of the strategic waterway, a vital route for a large share of the world's seaborne oil trade.
From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026
It is only possible to move small amounts of oil by truck or rail compared with seaborne exports and Iran mostly lacks wagons designed for crude or refined products.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
Andrew Scott says he loved his latest acting role as Group Captain James Stagg, the meteorologist key to the success of World War Two's D-Day - the largest seaborne invasion in history.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
Their home countries, Yemen and Somalia, sit on opposite shores of the Gulf of Aden, through which 12% of the world’s seaborne oil passed before the Iran war.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
Then a seaborne death soft as this hand of mist will come upon you when you are wearied out with rich old age, your country folk in blessed peace around you.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
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