Definition

A painting or artwork that shows a scene at the sea or ocean.

Example

The artist created a beautiful seapiece that captured the waves crashing against the rocks.

Conversation

I just bought a beautiful seapiece for my living room.

That sounds amazing! What does it look like?

It's a stunning sunset over the ocean with boats in the background.

Wow, I can picture it! That will definitely brighten up the space.

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Root Explanation

The word 'seapiece' is formed from 'sea' (from Old English 'sǣ', meaning a large body of saltwater) and 'piece' (from Old French 'piece', meaning a part or fragment). The term 'seapiece' refers to a piece of art or a depiction that features the sea or maritime themes.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'large body of saltwater' ('sea') combined with a 'part' or 'fragment' ('piece') — this helps you remember that a seapiece is a piece of art that showcases the sea.

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