Word
seabed
US/ˈsiˌbɛd/
UK/sˈiːbɛd/
Definition
n. the floor of the ocean or a large lake. It is usually covered with sand, mud, or rocks.
n. the floor of a body of water, typically the ocean or a large lake. Often used in geological or environmental contexts to describe the physical substrate.
Examples
“The divers explored the seabed for ancient shipwrecks.”
“Scientists are studying the seabed to understand how rising temperatures affect deep-sea ecosystems.”
“The discovery of methane hydrates trapped in the seabed has sparked significant interest in potential energy sources, though their extraction remains a complex environmental challenge.”
Examples
simple
“The divers explored the seabed for ancient shipwrecks.”
contextual
“Scientists are studying the seabed to understand how rising temperatures affect deep-sea ecosystems.”
complex
“The discovery of methane hydrates trapped in the seabed has sparked significant interest in potential energy sources, though their extraction remains a complex environmental challenge.”
Etymology
From sea + bed.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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