sea-lane

noun

: an established sea route

Examples of sea-lane in a Sentence

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Governments and businesses should plan now for future sea-lane disruption by large-scale formations. Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 31 Jan. 2026 That base, named HMAS Stirling, will give all three countries access to key sea-lanes in the Indian Ocean. Gary Roughead, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2025 During the golden age of ocean liners in the early 20th century, dozens of vessels plied these sea-lanes. Guy Trebay, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sea-lane was in 1869

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“Sea-lane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sea-lane. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.

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sea-lane

noun
ˈsē-ˌlān
: an established sea route
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