high sea

noun

: the open part of a sea or ocean especially outside territorial waters

—usually used in plural

Examples of high sea in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The list raises many unanswered questions, not least of which is the possibility that the United States is now in favor of piracy on the high seas. —Susan B. Glasser, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2026

Record-high sea temperatures will push these species to their physiological limits, forcing them to dive to cooler depths. —Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 19 Apr. 2026

Killing people on the high seas, supporting clearly unlawful military operations, and participating in the destruction of civilian infrastructure — while civilians are present — are wrong and un-American. —Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026

Marla Mindelle, Melissa Barrera, Jim Parsons, and more have a blast on the high seas. —Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for high sea

• agree
• allee
• banshee
• beastly
• bibi
• bowsprit
• carefree
• cerci
• chablis
• cowpea
• crappie
• crappy