sound

⁵sound

noun

Definition of SOUND

1

a : a long broad inlet of the ocean generally parallel to the coast b : a long passage of water connecting two larger bodies (as a sea with the ocean) or separating a mainland and an island

2

: the air bladder of a fish

Origin of SOUND

Middle English, from Old English sund swimming, sea & Old Norse sund swimming, strait; akin to Old English swimman to swim

First Known Use: 14th century

Other Oceanography Terms

littoral