open ocean

noun

Pronunciation: ˈoʊpən ˈoʊʃən

Definition

The part of the sea that is far from the coast, where the water is deep and not enclosed by land.

Examples

• Migratory whales spend most of their lives navigating the vast open ocean.

• The research vessel was designed to withstand the harsh conditions of the open ocean.

• Plastic pollution has unfortunately reached even the most remote areas of the open ocean.

Synonyms of open ocean

Words with a similar meaning to open ocean:

• high seas
• deep sea
• pelagic zone

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