sea level
noun
: the level of the surface of the sea especially at its mean position midway between mean high and low water compare ground level sense 1a
Examples of sea level in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Hawaii's Mauna Loa—capping off at 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) above sea level—is the world's largest active volcano.
—
Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
The town sits at about 2,100 feet (640 meters) above sea level, includes some 2,500 residents and is known for an annual carnival on January 17th, when men dress in dark masks and elaborate black sheepskin coats fastened to dozens of clanking cowbells (intended to ward off evil).
—Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Isole e Olena has 103 acres of vines located at 1150 to 1640 feet above sea level, but grapes from less than one quarter of those are destined for this Super Tuscan bottling.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 30 May 2025
While change in sea level rise is often measured in centimeters or inches, the ice melt potential of these sheets could raise sea levels dozens of feet.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 22 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for sea level
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
The town sits at about 2,100 feet (640 meters) above sea level, includes some 2,500 residents and is known for an annual carnival on January 17th, when men dress in dark masks and elaborate black sheepskin coats fastened to dozens of clanking cowbells (intended to ward off evil).
—Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Isole e Olena has 103 acres of vines located at 1150 to 1640 feet above sea level, but grapes from less than one quarter of those are destined for this Super Tuscan bottling.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 30 May 2025
While change in sea level rise is often measured in centimeters or inches, the ice melt potential of these sheets could raise sea levels dozens of feet.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 22 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for sea level
Cite this Entry
“Sea level.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sea%20level. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share