seabed

[ˈsiːbed]

seabed Definition

• 1. the bottom of the sea or ocean
• 2. the land beneath the sea or ocean

Using seabed: Examples

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

• Example

  The shipwreck was discovered on the seabed.

• Example

  The seabed is home to many unique species.

• Example

  The oil rig was anchored to the seabed.

seabed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for seabed

• seafloor
• ocean floor
• ocean bed

Phrases with seabed

• deep seabed

  the area of the seabed beyond the continental shelf, where the water is deeper than 200 meters

  Example

  The deep seabed is largely unexplored.

• continental shelf

  the area of seabed around a large landmass where the sea is relatively shallow compared with the open ocean

  Example

  The continental shelf is an important fishing ground.

• abyssal plain

  a flat, featureless area of the deep ocean floor

  Example

  The abyssal plain is one of the least explored areas of the planet.

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Summary: seabed in Brief

'Seabed' [ˈsiːbed] refers to the bottom of the sea or ocean, including the land beneath it. It is home to many unique species and can be the site of shipwrecks and oil rigs. The term extends into phrases like 'deep seabed,' referring to areas beyond the continental shelf, and 'continental shelf,' which is a relatively shallow area of seabed around a large landmass.