B1nounnatureenvironment
US/ˈoʊ.ʃən/
UK/ˈəʊ.ʃən/
the huge area of salt water that covers most of the earth, or one of its main parts
In context
Millions of tonnes of plastic end up in the ocean every year.
Our hotel room had a beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean.
Scientists know more about the moon than about the deep ocean floor.
Words that go with ocean
noun + noun
- ocean floorStrange creatures live on the ocean floor.
- ocean viewWe booked a room with an ocean view.
- ocean currentsOcean currents carry warm water away from the tropics.
- ocean wavesI fell asleep to the sound of ocean waves.
- ocean temperaturesRising ocean temperatures are killing coral reefs.
adjective + noun
- deep oceanVery little light reaches the deep ocean.
- open oceanSome sea turtles spend years in the open ocean.