seven seas

plural noun

Definition of seven seas

: all the waters or oceans of the world

Synonyms Example Sentences Learn More about seven seas

Keep scrolling for more

Synonyms for seven seas

Synonyms

Examples of seven seas in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web And even as their return seems unclear — who owns port access is simple and complex, USA Today reporters learned — that isn't stopping some from exploring the seven seas. — Arlene Martinez, USA TODAY, "In California: A pandemic declared; DEA agents try to take down violent drug cartel," 12 Mar. 2020 From Kemp’s ridleys no bigger than car tires to leatherbacks that can outweigh polar bears, six of the world’s seven sea turtle species are considered vulnerable, endangered, or critically endangered. — Craig Welch, National Geographic, "Sea turtles are surviving—despite us," 20 Sep. 2019 Disney then spent months scouring the seven seas for the right actor. — Borys Kit, Billboard, "'Little Mermaid' Live-Action Remake Finds Its Prince Eric in Jonah Hauer-King," 12 Nov. 2019 And now Goop is tackling the seven seas, with an all-new cruise experience launching later this year. — Elizabeth Gulino, refinery29.com, "Gwyneth Paltrow Wants To Take You To Sea With A Goop Cruise," 11 Jan. 2020 Of the seven sea turtles found around the globe, six travel through U.S. waters and are therefore protected under the Endangered Species Act. — Sarah Gibbens, National Geographic, "13 graceful pictures of rare sea turtles," 12 June 2019 Of the seven sea turtles found around the globe, six travel through U.S. waters and are therefore protected under the Endangered Species Act. — Sarah Gibbens, National Geographic, "13 graceful pictures of rare sea turtles," 12 June 2019 Of the seven sea turtles found around the globe, six travel through U.S. waters and are therefore protected under the Endangered Species Act. — Sarah Gibbens, National Geographic, "13 graceful pictures of rare sea turtles," 12 June 2019 Of the seven sea turtles found around the globe, six travel through U.S. waters and are therefore protected under the Endangered Species Act. — Sarah Gibbens, National Geographic, "13 graceful pictures of rare sea turtles," 12 June 2019

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'seven seas.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Keep scrolling for more

Learn More about seven seas

Dictionary Entries near seven seas

seven-gilled shark

Statistics for seven seas

Cite this Entry

“Seven seas.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seven%20seas. Accessed 2 Mar. 2021.

Style: MLA

MLA

Chicago

APA

Merriam-Webster

Keep scrolling for more

More Definitions for seven seas

seven seas

noun

English Language Learners Definition of seven seas

: all the waters or oceans of the world

Comments on seven seas

What made you want to look up seven seas? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

WORD OF THE DAY

organoleptic

Listen to the pronunciation of organoleptic

See Definitions and Examples »

Get Word of the Day daily email!

Test Your Vocabulary

February 2021 Words of the Day Quiz

Which is a synonym of perdure?

Test your knowledge - and maybe learn something along the way.

TAKE THE QUIZ

Universal Daily Crossword

A daily challenge for crossword fanatics.

TAKE THE QUIZ