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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D-Day was the largest seaborne military operation ever attempted and involved the simultaneous landing of tens of thousands of troops from the UK, US and Canada on five separate beaches in Normandy in northern France.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
The blockade has slashed Iranian seaborne exports—most of which go to China—from a prewar average of 1.8 million barrels a day to close to zero.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Add to that a fleet of destroyers and other boats, and total seaborne tonnage is still almost double China’s, the world’s second most powerful Navy.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
Also, rail isn’t as cost effective as seaborne tankers—especially for the so-called teapot refineries in northeastern China, the main buyers of Iranian crude.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 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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