surface
1sur·face
noun \ˈsər-fəs\Definition of SURFACE
1
: the exterior or upper boundary of an object or body <on the surface of the water> <the earth's surface>
2
: a plane or curved two-dimensional locus of points (as the boundary of a three-dimensional region) <plane surface> <surface of a sphere>
3
a : the external or superficial aspect of something <trouble lurks below the surface> b : an external part or layer <sanded the rough surfaces>
— on the surface
: to all outward appearances
Examples of SURFACE
- The painting's surface is covered with fine cracks.
- The bowl has a shiny surface.
- The surface of wood was rough.
- Be careful of icy surfaces on the roads.
Origin of SURFACE
French, from Middle French, from sur- + face face, from Old French — more at face
First Known Use: circa 1600
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