The Sea
The Sea has 51 English words, such as Coconut tree, Coral reef, Sea horse, and Seashell. Learn them with pictures, IPA, meanings and example sentences.
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All 51 words in The Sea
Coconut tree/ˈkoʊ.kəˌnʌt triː/n. phr
A tall tropical palm tree that produces coconuts.
A tall coconut tree grew near the sandy beach.
Coral reef/ˌkɒr.əl ˈriːf/n. phr
An underwater ridge or structure formed by the skeletons of tiny sea animals called corals, which supports a highly diverse ecosystem of marine life.
The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef in the world, stretching over thousands of kilometers.
Sea horse/ˈsiˌhɔrs/n. phr
A small marine fish with a head and neck that look like a horse, and a tail that can grip things.
We saw a tiny Sea horse swimming in the aquarium.
Seashell/ˈsiːʃel/n
A seashell is the hard, empty shell of a small sea creature that you can often find on the beach.
beach/biːtʃ/
n. shore, coast; v. land, dock
beach chair
A beach chair is a lightweight, usually folding chair designed for sitting or reclining on the beach.
She carried a beach chair and an umbrella down to the shore.
beach soccer
A form of soccer played on sand, usually at a beach.
We played beach soccer on the shore at sunset.
beach towel
A large towel used at the beach for lying on or drying yourself.
I spread my beach towel on the sand and lay down to read.
beach volleyball
a team sport played on sand in which two players on each side try to hit a ball over a net and make it land in the opposing team's court
We played beach volleyball at the seaside all afternoon.
boat/boʊt/
n. vessel, craft; v. sail, navigate
boat race
a competition in which people race boats against each other
The annual boat race draws thousands of spectators to the river.
captain/ˈkæptən/
n. ship's leader, aircraft commander, team leader, group head; v. to lead a ship, to command an aircraft, to direct a team, to manage a group
clam/klæm/
A shellfish with a shell in two parts that can open and close, often eaten as food.
coral/ˈkɔːrəl/
n. marine invertebrate, reef-building organism, stony substance, jewelry material
cover up
n. (cover-up) a loose piece of clothing worn over a swimsuit at the beach or pool; v. to hide a mistake, crime, or unpleasant fact.
crab/kræb/
n. crustacean, sea creature; v. complain, grumble
dolphin/ˈdɑːlfɪn/
A highly intelligent marine mammal with a slender snout and a curved dorsal fin, known for its playful behavior.
fish/fɪʃ/
n. an animal that lives in water, breathes through gills, and swims with fins and a tail; v. to try to catch fish.
flip-flop/ˈflɪpˌflɑp/
n. sandal, thong, reversal, change; v. change, reverse
island/ˈaɪlənd/n
n. a piece of land that is completely surrounded by water.
jellyfish/ˈdʒelifɪʃ/
n. a sea animal with a soft, clear, umbrella-shaped body and long stinging tentacles.
life preserver
a buoyant device that helps a person stay afloat in water, especially a ring or jacket
The lifeguard threw a life preserver to the swimmer in trouble.
lighthouse/ˈlaɪthaʊs/
n. light tower, beacon
motorboat
A boat powered by an engine rather than by sails or oars.
We rented a motorboat to explore the lake.
ocean/ˈoʊʃn/
n. one of the five very large areas of salt water that cover most of the earth's surface.
pedal boat
A small boat that you move across the water by pedalling with your feet.
We rented a boatercycle and pedaled around the lake.
sand
Sand is a loose material made of tiny grains of rock or minerals, often found on beaches and in deserts.
The children built a castle in the sand.
sandcastle/ˈsændkɑːsl/n
A small model of a castle made of wet sand, usually built by children on a beach.
scuba diving
The activity of swimming underwater while using a special breathing apparatus.
I want to try scuba diving in Thailand this summer.
sea/siː/
n. the large area of salt water that covers much of the earth and surrounds the land.
sea breeze
a cool wind that blows from the sea toward the land, especially during the day
In the afternoon, the sea breeze cooled the town.
seagull/ˈsiːɡʌl/
A common seabird with long wings, webbed feet, and a strong beak, typically grey and white, often seen near coastal areas.
seal/ˈsiɫɪŋ/
n. a sea mammal with smooth fur and flippers, which swims well and lives partly on land; n. a mark or piece of wax used to close a letter; v. to close something tightly.
seashore/ˈsiːʃɔːr/
The land along the edge of a sea or ocean.
seaweed/ˈsiːwiːd/
A green, brown, or red plant-like organism that grows in the sea or ocean.
shark/ʃɑːrk/
n. predatory fish, ocean predator; n. exploiter, swindler
shellfish/ˈʃelfɪʃ/
An aquatic animal, such as a mollusk or crustacean, that has a shell and is eaten as food.
ship/ʃɪp/
n. vessel, boat, spacecraft, shuttle; v. send, transport, order, deliver
submarine/ˌsʌbməˈriːn/
A ship that can travel underwater.
sunbathe/ˈsʌnbeɪð/
v. sunbathe, lie in the sun
sunglasses/ˈsʌnɡlɑːsɪz/
Dark glasses that you wear to protect your eyes from the bright light of the sun.
surfboard
a long, narrow board used for riding on ocean waves
She carried her surfboard to the beach before sunrise.
surfing/ˈsɜːrfɪŋ/n
Surfing is the sport of riding on a wave on a special board.
swimsuit/ˈswɪmsuːt/n
A piece of clothing worn for swimming, especially in a pool or at the beach.
tide/taɪd/n
n. sea level change, ocean movement, change, shift
turtle/ˈtɜːrtl/
n. tortoise, reptile; n. slowpoke, sloth
water scooter
A small motorized vehicle that travels across water, usually ridden by one person.
We rented a water scooter and rode it along the coast.
waterskiing
the sport of being pulled across water by a motorboat while standing on skis
We went waterskiing on the lake last weekend.
wave/weɪv/
n. ripple, undulation, greeting, salutation; v. greet, signal, undulate, ripple
whale/weɪl/
n. cetacean, marine mammal; v. to hunt whales, to catch whales
whitecaps
Whitecaps are white patches of foam that form on the tops of waves, usually when the wind is strong.
We watched the whitecaps glitter in the strong afternoon wind.