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

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 stadium sits 7,300 feet (2,200 meters) above sea level and England’s travel schedule gave it no opportunity to get used to the altitude. — Carlos Rodriguez, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2026

England faces a formidable challenge against Mexico in the FIFA World Cup knockout round, playing at Estadio Azteca, 7,220 feet above sea level. — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 5 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