ocean

/ˈoʊʃən/
noun
  1. A very large body of salt water that covers most of the Earth's surface.
    • Many species of fish live in the ocean, from tiny plankton to huge whales.
    • The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest ocean on Earth.
    • We spent our vacation swimming in the warm ocean near the beach.
  2. A very large amount or expanse of something.
    • She felt lost in an ocean of paperwork on her desk.
    • From the mountaintop, we saw an ocean of clouds stretching to the horizon.
    • The stadium was filled with an ocean of cheering fans.
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