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seven seas

American  
Or Seven Seas

plural noun

  1. the navigable waters of the world.


seven seas British  

plural noun

  1. the oceans of the world considered as the N and S Pacific, the N and S Atlantic, and the Arctic, Antarctic, and Indian Oceans

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of seven seas

First recorded in 1870–75

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Momoa is known for his role as Arthur Curry, a half-human, half-Atlantean character in DC Comics' Aquaman, which takes viewers to the underwater world of the seven seas.

From Reuters Jun. 26, 2022

Bumbling vagabond of the seven seas Jack Sparrow also appeared on an adjacent patio, locking eyes with individual guests as we passed under a bridge into the main queuing area.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 1, 2021

“The Dutch used to ply the seven seas with ships, now they were flying around in private jets with digital beats,” Mr. van Bergen said.

From New York Times Apr. 21, 2020

But he’s reluctantly drawn into a struggle for the throne of the seven seas with his younger brother Orm, who’s plotting a battle with “surface dwellers.”

From Washington Times Dec. 11, 2018

He'd sailed the seven seas and got very seasick every time.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple

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