at sea

phrase

Synonyms of at seanext
1
: on the sea
specifically : on a sea voyage
2
: lost, bewildered

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To this point, the party’s leadership seems at sea about what to do. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026 One in three New Bedford whaling ships would eventually be lost at sea. — Literary Hub, 6 July 2026 As the ship was at sea, Hynes was laughing it up with Britt and Bennett and enjoying the view when Walker called for him over a walkie-talkie. — Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 Elián González arrives back in Cuba, seven months after he was rescued at sea and became the center of an international drama. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for at sea

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of at sea was in the 14th century

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“At sea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20sea. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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