Seven Seas (Noun)
Meaning
An informal expression for all of the oceans of the world; "the old salt had sailed the seven seas".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- He spent 30 years as a sailor, claiming to have sailed the seven seas in that time.
- The ancient mariners braved treacherous storms as they traveled across the seven seas.
- The salty old captain was said to have visited every port on the seven seas during his long and illustrious career.
- She dreamed of sailing around the world and seeing the wonders of the seven seas for herself.
- After years of traveling the seven seas, the aging sailor finally retired to a quiet life in a seaside town.