🇺🇸 How to say

“sea” in English

sea
Illustration of "sea" in a English cultural setting
A family walks along a sandy beach, with endless blue water stretching to the horizon under a clear sky. Children play at the edge where gentle waves wash ashore, leaving foamy trails on the sand.

Usage note

Use 'sea' to talk about the large body of salt water.

Examples

  • The sea is blue.

    The sea is blue.

  • We swam in the sea.

    We swam in the sea.

  • I love the sea.

    I love the sea.

Quick check

What does "beach" mean?

  • A. sea
  • B. airplane
  • C. apple
  • D. bag

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