sargassum

[sahr-gas-uhm]

sargassum Definition

a type of brown seaweed that forms large floating masses in tropical and subtropical oceans.

Using sargassum: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sargassum" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The beach was covered in sargassum, making it difficult to swim.

  • Example

    Sargassum is an important habitat for many marine species.

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Summary: sargassum in Brief

Sargassum [sahr-gas-uhm] is a type of brown seaweed that forms large floating masses in tropical and subtropical oceans. It is an important habitat for many marine species, but can also make swimming difficult when it washes up on beaches.