Definition

The bottom surface of the sea or ocean where water meets land.

Example

The researchers studied the marine life that lives on the seabed.

Conversation

Have you ever wondered what the seabed looks like?

I have! It must be so different from what we see on the surface.

Yeah, I imagine there are all sorts of creatures down on the seabed.

Definitely! I’d love to go scuba diving to see it for myself.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Seabed is formed from "sea" (from Old English "sǣ", meaning the ocean or large body of saltwater) and "bed" (from Old English "bedd", meaning a place to lie down or rest). The word "seabed" refers to the bottom of the sea or ocean where the water meets the ground.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'sea' as the large body of water and 'bed' as the place where something rests — the seabed is where the sea rests on the ground.

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