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
Example Sentences
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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
On Wednesday night, a number of Ukrainian seaborne drones attacked the shoreline at Sochi, Russian officials say.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 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
The U.S. is the top user of the waterway, which handles around 6% of global seaborne trade.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
“Although . . . I suppose, knowing your love of seaborne adventure, I ought not expect you to stay on dry land for long.”
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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