sea level

noun

: the level of the surface of the sea especially at its mean position midway between mean high and low water compare ground level sense 1a

Examples of sea level in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

New homes for a South Florida native But sea level rise isn’t the only factor steering spoonbills around the state. — Alex Harris july 8, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026

The two nations will face each other in the cathedral to football, Estadio Azteca, more than 7,000 feet above sea level. — Alex Connor, USA Today, 5 July 2026

Rising sea levels push salt water inland through rivers, canals and shallow groundwater; storm surges cause embankments to collapse, allowing water to seep into soils, rivers and groundwater systems. — Zakir Hossain Chowdhury, The Dial, 7 July 2026

The English have to contend with not only the ghost of Maradona’s two goals, but also the altitude in Mexico City, which is about 7,350 feet above sea level. — Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1806, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sea level

• daredevil
• sublevel
• bevel
• devil
• multilevel

Kids Definition

sea level

noun

: the height of the surface of the sea midway between the average high and low tides