high sea
noun
: the open part of a sea or ocean especially outside territorial waters
—usually used in plural
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Swashbuckling shenanigans from the high seas are on the way to the 2026 South Florida Fair.
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Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
Passengers enjoy everything from Broadway-caliber shows to soothing spas and actual race tracks for high-speed adventure on the high seas.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
Much of the ocean’s center, the northernmost stretch surrounding the pole, will be subject to the lawlessness of the high seas—which will become a problem as more ships try to navigate a mushy mix of water and sea ice.
—Brett Simpson, The Atlantic, 26 Dec. 2025
Theme cruises bring fandoms to life on the high seas and allow passengers to immerse themselves in their favorite pastimes, from movies and TV shows to magic tricks and stand-up comedy.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025
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Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
Passengers enjoy everything from Broadway-caliber shows to soothing spas and actual race tracks for high-speed adventure on the high seas.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
Much of the ocean’s center, the northernmost stretch surrounding the pole, will be subject to the lawlessness of the high seas—which will become a problem as more ships try to navigate a mushy mix of water and sea ice.
—Brett Simpson, The Atlantic, 26 Dec. 2025
Theme cruises bring fandoms to life on the high seas and allow passengers to immerse themselves in their favorite pastimes, from movies and TV shows to magic tricks and stand-up comedy.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for high sea
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“High sea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20sea. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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