ocean
noun
any part of or the entirety of salt water that covers more than 70 percent of the earth's surface.
oceans
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pluralof ocean.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Eventually, as public scrutiny grew, the oceans ministry took over the rescue operation from the fisheries institute.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
"The operation began at 10 am this morning, and we are not entirely sure when it's going to end -- given our previous attempts were not successful," an oceans ministry official told AFP.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
Unlike the multiyear drought that has greatly reduced water in the river, oceans are rising.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
The mammal can be found all over the world's oceans but is most at home in cooler waters.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
Was it really possible that they were crossing oceans?
From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl
