ocean
/ˈəʊ.ʃən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: oceans
Sense 1
Meaning · English
One of the large bodies of water separating the continents.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Một trong những vùng nước lớn tách các lục địa
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Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Water belonging to an ocean.
Noun
Examples
The island is surrounded by ocean
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “ocean” mean?
One of the large bodies of water separating the continents.
Is “ocean” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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