sea-lane

noun

ˈsē-ˌlān 

: an established sea route

Examples of sea-lane in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And if ships tried to avoid the most dangerous sea-lanes, trips could take even longer, surpassing the 40 days that soybeans can be safely stored. — Joel Wuthnow, Foreign Affairs, 2 Nov. 2026

Together, the two vital sea-lanes have served as a transit point for more than a quarter of seaborne petroleum. — The Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Oct. 2026

The Mecca pact provides a framework for territorial and air defense; the maritime coalition seeks to protect the sea-lanes through which Saudi Arabia’s economy increasingly depends on for moving energy and goods. — John Calabrese, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026

Governments and businesses should plan now for future sea-lane disruption by large-scale formations. — Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 31 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sea-lane

• abstain
• airplane
• alkane
• arcane
• arraign
• attain
• backplane
• betaine
• biplane
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• campaign

Kids Definition

sea-lane

noun

ˈsē-ˌlān

: an established sea route