at sea

phrase

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

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Many blamed the incident on his government's progressive policies and publicly rallied for new border checks at sea, air and land ports of entry. — ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026 Sooty terns spend years at sea, flying thousands of miles before coming back to land to breed. — NPR, 3 Aug. 2026 In The Odyssey, Odysseus falls into a deep sleep on the deck of his ship when an emergency arises at sea. — John Blake, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026 The fan favorite character was ultimately gunned down on a boat and dumped at sea in the Season 2 finale, though Big Pussy reappeared a few more times over the course of the series in Tony Soprano’s dreams. — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 1 Aug. 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 5 Aug. 2026.

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