sea legs

plural noun

: bodily adjustment to the motion of a ship indicated especially by ability to walk steadily and by freedom from seasickness

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These are masters at work and stars who don’t need to waste any time finding their sea legs. — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 3 Apr. 2026 Ready to get your sea legs and have your first floating hotel experience? — Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 27 June 2026 Those with strong sea legs (and stomachs) ride on the upper tier of the ferry, while the smoother seats are indoors and toward the back of the boat. — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 2026 Those with strong sea legs (and stomachs) ride on the upper tier of the ferry, while the smoother seats are indoors and toward the back of the boat. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sea legs

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First Known Use

1712, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sea legs was in 1712

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sea legs

plural noun
: bodily adjustment to the motion of a ship at sea indicated especially by ability to walk steadily and by freedom from seasickness
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