English Explanatory Dictionary

deep sea

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The deeper part of the sea or ocean in which no light penetrates.
  2. An open sea. (the part of the sea that is out of sight of land)

Pronunciation

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Word forms

deep sea deep seas

Etymology

From Middle English depe see, equivalent to deep + sea.

Related words

deep-sea aphotic zone pelagic zone photic zone

Derived words

deep space
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