North Sea

American  

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).

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North Sea British  

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)

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North Sea Cultural  

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

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Oil was discovered under the sea floor in 1970.

Etymology

Origin of North Sea

Firsr recorded before 1000

Example Sentences

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North Sea

The benchmark international crude contract, Brent North Sea, rose above $91 a barrel, its highest price since June 11.

From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026

One area of investor attention is Burnham’s stance regarding North Sea petroleum drilling.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026

The industry says it makes the North Sea one of the least favourable in the world for investors and there is strong evidence that investment has certainly dried up in those years.

From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026

The Financial Times reported he could ease restrictions on oil and gas drilling in the North Sea to reduce energy bills.

From Barron's ● Jul. 18, 2026

This handsome blonde son had been seized the month before while helping an American parachutist reach the North Sea.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom