Definition

Designed or built for travel on the sea.

Example

The seagoing vessel was equipped with advanced navigation systems.

Conversation

I heard you bought a new boat for your vacation!

Yeah, it’s a great seagoing vessel, perfect for long trips.

That sounds amazing! Where are you planning to go?

I’m thinking of sailing down the coast to explore some islands.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Seagoing → It is formed from "sea" (from Old English "sǣ", meaning the large body of saltwater) and "going" (from Old English "gān", meaning to move or travel). The word "seagoing" refers to traveling or moving on the sea.

Memory Tip

Think of the vast "sea" and the action of "going" — that's how you remember that "seagoing" means traveling on the sea.

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