Ocean
Meaning
A very large expanse of sea, in particular each of the main areas into which the sea is divided geographically.
Pronunciation
UK ˈəʊʃn
US ˈoʊʃn
Example Sentences
- They can cause huge waves in the ocean called tsunamis.
- In 2006 a type of sea urchin was listed after being found in the Pacific Ocean.
- You can visit the moon, explore the ocean, or even travel back in time.
- Every year, millions of tons of plastic enter the ocean.
- The ocean covers more than seventy percent of our planet and needs our protection.
- Together, we can help protect the ocean and all the creatures that live in it.
- It lives in the ocean.
Learn Ocean in Context
Big Animals and Small AnimalsSome animals are as big as a bus! Some animals are very small. An elephant is a very big animal. It eats a lot of grass every day. A blue whale is the biggest animal in the world. It lives in the ocea...Read story 
Why Plastic Hurts Sea LifeEvery year, millions of tons of plastic enter the ocean. This plastic causes serious harm to sea life around the world. Plastic bags, bottles, and nets drift through the water for hundreds of years. S...Read story
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