at sea

phrase

Synonyms of at seanext
1
: on the sea
specifically : on a sea voyage
2

Examples of at sea in a Sentence

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He and his dory were overlooked and forgotten by the mothership in a fog leaving him and a compatriot at sea five days from land. Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 The victim’s body was recovered Saturday morning about 300 meters offshore after an overnight search and rescue operation at sea and on land. Claire Bower, ABC News, 29 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of at sea was in the 14th century

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“At sea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20sea. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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