North Sea

noun

1. an arm of the Atlantic Ocean between Great Britain and the European mainland. About 201,000 square miles (520,600 square kilometers); greatest depth, 1,998 feet (610 meters).

North Sea

noun

1. Former name: German Ocean. an arm of the Atlantic between Great Britain and the N European mainland. Area: about 569 800 sq km (220 000 sq miles)

North Sea

1. Arm of the Atlantic Ocean northwest of central Europe.

Oil was discovered under the sea floor in 1970.

Word History and Origins

Origin of North Sea¹

Firsr recorded before 1000

Example Sentences

Germany’s North Sea and Baltic Sea harbors need work worth €15 billion, including €3 billion for dual-use upgrades such as dock reinforcements, according to the federation of German seaports.

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But environmental campaigners welcomed Reeves' decision on North Sea taxation.

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The announcement comes as part of a plan to develop renewable energy in the North Sea and preserve jobs in the region.

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Labour ministers are also set to loosen rules on new oil and gas exploration in the North Sea.

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Plans to relax restrictions on new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea will be unveiled on Wednesday under the government's North Sea Strategy.

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