seawater

noun

sea·​wa·​ter ˈsē-ˌwȯ-tər How to pronounce seawater (audio)
-ˌwä-
: water in or from the sea

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The sad reality is that after so many years underwater, most human bones dissolved in the acidic seawater. Sean Kingsley, HollywoodReporter, 11 Apr. 2025 Just glide the cooling, calming face stick across your skin to reap the rewards of niacinamide, aloe, caffeine, and seawater. Annie Blackman, Allure, 24 Mar. 2025 To really capture the coastal vibes, the jammy rose is paired with notes of salt and seawater, the salinity of which are tempered by green dune grass and effervescent bergamot. Emily Orofino, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2025 These will be sustained by Celebration Key’s desalination system that converts seawater into freshwater. Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for seawater

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of seawater was before the 12th century

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“Seawater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seawater. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.

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seawater

noun
sea·​wa·​ter ˈsē-ˌwȯt-ər How to pronounce seawater (audio)
-ˌwät-
: water in or from the sea

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