seafloor

American  

[see-flawr] / ˈsiˌflɔr /

Or sea floor

noun

1. the solid surface underlying a sea or an ocean.

---

Etymology

Origin of seafloor

First recorded in 1850–55; sea + floor

Example Sentences

These ridges form when chunks of sea ice are pushed toward the coast, piling up until they become thick enough to rest on the seafloor.

From Science Daily

Thinner ice leads to fewer grounded ridges with deep enough bases to anchor the ice to the seafloor.

From Science Daily

It may freeze directly to the shoreline, anchor to shallow areas of the seafloor, or connect with grounded ice ridges.

From Science Daily

Later, a criminal complaint against Thompson said the gold bars and coins he recovered from the seafloor were worth up to $400m.

From BBC

"The main idea I want to convey to the public is that these large marine animals have a fundamental role in marine ecosystems. As highly migratory pelagic species, they redistribute energy and nutrients across vast distances. They serve as nature's scavengers -- by consuming carrion, they keep ecosystems clean. Even in death, their descent to the seafloor provides a critical pulse of nourishment for deep-sea communities," concludes Báez.

From Science Daily