South China Sea

noun

1. a part of the western Pacific, bounded by southeastern China, Vietnam, the Malay Peninsula, Borneo, and the Philippines.

South China Sea

noun

1. part of the Pacific surrounded by SE China, Vietnam, the Malay Peninsula, Borneo, and the Philippines

Word History and Origins

Origin of South China Sea¹

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

More recently, China has been increasing its naval activity near South Korea's maritime border – a move akin to those seen in the South China Sea.

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A weakened Typhoon Fung-wong is now passing over the South China Sea and expected to head to Taiwan, after leaving two people dead in the Philippines.

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These maneuvers included a recent passage through the strategically important Taiwan Strait as the carrier headed to the South China Sea to carry out what Chinese officials described as “scientific research tests and training missions.”

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It is forecast to move across the Visayas islands region and out over the South China Sea by Wednesday.

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In the turquoise waters of the South China Sea, one country is challenging Beijing’s grip on one of the world’s most important maritime thoroughfares.

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