How do you use "ocean" in a sentence?

They sailed across the Atlantic Ocean. The view from the cliff overlooked the endless ocean. There's an ocean of difference between the two approaches.

ocean

Q: What does "ocean" mean?

A very large area of sea; vast expanse of water The ocean refers to the vast body of salt water that covers most of the Earth's surface. There are five main oceans: the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern, and Arctic. Figuratively, 'an ocean of' means a very large amount of something. Ocean conservation has become increasingly important due to pollution and climate change.

Vocabulary Word BritishAmerican ★★★☆☆ Moderate Neutral

Practice this with flashcards, quizzes & audio on WordLoci →

Meaning: A very large area of sea; vast expanse of water

海洋，大洋

océano

海洋、大洋

대양, 바다

The ocean refers to the vast body of salt water that covers most of the Earth's surface. There are five main oceans: the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern, and Arctic. Figuratively, 'an ocean of' means a very large amount of something. Ocean conservation has become increasingly important due to pollution and climate change.

海洋是指覆盖地球大部分表面的广阔盐水水体。主要有五大洋：太平洋、大西洋、印度洋、南冰洋和北冰洋。比喻性地，'an ocean of'意思是非常大量的某物。由于污染和气候变化，海洋保护变得越来越重要。

El océano se refiere al vasto cuerpo de agua salada que cubre la mayor parte de la superficie de la Tierra. Hay cinco océanos principales: el Pacífico, Atlántico, Índico, Antártico y Ártico. Figurativamente, 'un océano de' significa una cantidad muy grande de algo. La conservación del océano se ha vuelto cada vez más importante debido a la contaminación y el cambio climático.

海洋とは、地球の表面のほとんどを覆う広大な塩水の水塊を指します。主な5つの海洋は、太平洋、大西洋、インド洋、南極海、北極海です。比喩的に、「an ocean of」は非常に大量のものを意味します。汚染や気候変動により、海洋保全はますます重要になっています。

ocean은 지구 표면의 대부분을 덮고 있는 광대한 바닷물을 가리킵니다. 태평양, 대서양, 인도양, 남극해, 북극해의 5대양이 있습니다. 비유적으로 'an ocean of'는 무언가의 매우 많은 양을 뜻합니다. 오염과 기후 변화로 인해 해양 보전이 점점 더 중요해지고 있습니다.

Examples

They sailed across the Atlantic Ocean.
他们横渡了大西洋。
Navegaron a través del Océano Atlántico.
彼らは大西洋を横断しました。
그들은 대서양을 횡단했습니다.
The view from the cliff overlooked the endless ocean.
从悬崖上看去，无边无际的大海尽收眼底。
La vista desde el acantilado daba al océano interminable.
崖からの眺めは果てしない海を見渡していました。
절벽에서 바라본 경치는 끝없는 바다가 펼쳐져 있었습니다.
There's an ocean of difference between the two approaches.
这两种方法之间有天壤之别。
Hay un océano de diferencia entre los dos enfoques.
2つのアプローチの間には雲泥の差があります。
두 가지 접근법 사이에는 천지 차이가 있습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old French 'ocean', from Latin 'oceanus', from Greek 'ōkeanos' (the great river surrounding the earth), originally the name of the Titan Oceanus who personified the world-encircling sea in Greek mythology.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Story & Trivia

From Greek 'okeanos,' which in mythology was the great river surrounding the earth. The ancient Greeks believed this divine river encircled the flat earth.