Definition of surface
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: the exterior or upper boundary of an object or body
on the surface of the water the earth's surface
2
: a plane or curved two-dimensional locus of points (such as the boundary of a three-dimensional region)
plane surface surface of a sphere
3a
: the external or superficial aspect of something
trouble lurks below the surface
b
: an external part or layer
sanded the rough surfaces
on the surface
: to all outward appearances
surface
adjectiveDefinition of surface (Entry 2 of 3)
1a
: of, located on, or designed for use at the surface of something
b
: situated, transported, or employed on the surface of the earth
surface mail surface vehicles
2
: appearing to be such on the surface only : superficial
surface friendships
surface
verb
surfaced; surfacing
Definition of surface (Entry 3 of 3)
1
: to give a surface to: such as
a
: to plane or make smooth
b
: to apply the surface layer to
surface a highway
2
: to bring to the surface
surface a sunken ship
1
: to work on or at the surface
2
: to come to the surface
3
: to come into public view : show up
letters that have recently surfaced
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The first known use of surface was circa 1600
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