Oceans — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈō-shən/

Meaning & Definition of Oceans

Oceans (noun)

  1. the whole body of salt water that covers nearly three fourths of the surface of the earth
  2. any of the large bodies of water into which the mass of salt water covering most of the earth is divided
  3. a very large or unlimited quantity or expanse

Oceans (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. an immeasurable depth or space

    "with a single bound from the top of the cliff, he propelled the hang glider into the ocean of air over the valley"

    similar: abysms, abysses, chasms, deeps, gulfs
    related: clefts, crevasses, crevices, fissures, caverns, holes, hollows, pits, breadths, expanses, extents, reaches, spreads, stretches, black holes, vacancies, vacuities, vacuums, voids

Related Entry: Ocean (noun)

Ocean is a different word from Oceans. The synonyms below are for ocean, not for oceans.

  1. the whole body of salt water that covers nearly three-fourths of the earth

    "the ocean still holds mysteries that we are only beginning to unravel"

    similar: blue, brine, deep, Neptune, sea, seven seas
    related: blue water, high seas, main, waters, basin, Davy Jones's locker, depths

  2. an immeasurable depth or space

    "with a single bound from the top of the cliff, he propelled the hang glider into the ocean of air over the valley"

    similar: abysm, abyss, chasm, deep, gulf
    related: cleft, crevasse, crevice, fissure, cavern, hole, hollow, pit, breadth, expanse, extent, reach, spread, stretch, black hole, emptiness, nothingness, vacancy, vacuity, vacuum, void

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Oceans

The most common words with a similar meaning to Oceans:

abysms, abysses, chasms, deeps, gulfs

Related Words for Oceans

clefts, crevasses, crevices, fissures, caverns, holes, hollows, pits, breadths, expanses, extents, reaches, spreads, stretches, black holes, vacancies, vacuities, vacuums, voids

Origin & Etymology of Oceans

Middle English occean "the sea flowing around the land mass of the known world," borrowed from Anglo-French, borrowed from Latin Ōceanus, borrowed from Greek Ōkeanós, probably of pre-Greek substratal origin

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Oceans

What does "Oceans" mean?

"Oceans" means the whole body of salt water that covers nearly three fourths of the surface of the earth. As a noun, it is defined as: the whole body of salt water that covers nearly three fourths of the surface of the earth.

What is another word for "Oceans"?

Other words for "Oceans" include abysms, abysses, chasms, deeps and gulfs. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Oceans" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Oceans"?

There are 24 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Oceans". Common alternatives include abysms, abysses, chasms, deeps and gulfs.

How do you use "Oceans" in a sentence?

Examples of "Oceans" in a sentence: "with a single bound from the top of the cliff, he propelled the hang glider into the ocean of air over the valley".

Is "Oceans" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Oceans" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Oceans"?

"Oceans" is pronounced /ˈō-shən/.

What is the origin of the word "Oceans"?

"Oceans" comes from Middle English occean "the sea flowing around the land mass of the known world," borrowed from Anglo-French, borrowed from Latin Ōceanus, borrowed from Greek Ōkeanós, probably of pre-Greek substratal origin. First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "Oceans" meaning "an immeasurable depth or space"?

When "Oceans" (noun) means an immeasurable depth or space, synonyms include abysms, abysses, chasms, deeps and gulfs.