at sea

phrase

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

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Earlier testing included evaluations while ships were docked and at sea. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026 But at sea, Spanish guarda costas (armed customs officials) pounced on British ships, allegedly searching for goods being smuggled in for sale. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Oct. 2026 All three ships would be based out of Port Canaveral to support capture out at sea of the New Glenn rocket first stages after launch. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026 Jessica, 22, fared better than some of her shipmates during the deployment when the Lincoln set a modern record for consecutive days at sea and where there were complaints of poor conditions and mental health strains. — Norma Galeana, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 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 27 Oct. 2026.

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