Seabed: meaning, definitions and examples

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seabed

[ ˈsiːˌbɛd ]

Noun

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underwater

The seabed is the bottom of the ocean or a lake.

Synonyms

lake bottom, ocean floor.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
seabed	This term is typically used when referring to the floor of any sea, focusing on the vast underwater landscape and its geological and biological characteristics. Researchers discovered new species thriving on the seabed The shipwreck lies on the seabed, covered in coral
ocean floor	This phrase is commonly used to describe the bottom of the Earth's oceans, often in scientific and educational contexts. It includes features like underwater mountains, valleys, and trenches. Scientists are mapping the ocean floor to understand more about underwater topography The deepest part of the ocean floor is known as the Mariana Trench
lake bottom	Use this term when specifying the bottom surface of a lake. It's often used in contexts related to freshwater environments. Divers explored the lake bottom for ancient artifacts The sediment on the lake bottom provides valuable ecological information

Word

Description / Examples

seabed

This term is typically used when referring to the floor of any sea, focusing on the vast underwater landscape and its geological and biological characteristics.

Researchers discovered new species thriving on the seabed
The shipwreck lies on the seabed, covered in coral

ocean floor

This phrase is commonly used to describe the bottom of the Earth's oceans, often in scientific and educational contexts. It includes features like underwater mountains, valleys, and trenches.

Scientists are mapping the ocean floor to understand more about underwater topography
The deepest part of the ocean floor is known as the Mariana Trench

lake bottom

Use this term when specifying the bottom surface of a lake. It's often used in contexts related to freshwater environments.

Divers explored the lake bottom for ancient artifacts
The sediment on the lake bottom provides valuable ecological information

Examples of usage

The divers explored the seabed looking for sunken treasure.
The submarine glided silently along the seabed, observing the marine life below.

Translations

Translations of the word "seabed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fundo do mar

🇮🇳 समुद्र तल

🇩🇪 Meeresboden

🇮🇩 dasar laut

🇺🇦 морське дно

🇵🇱 dno morskie

🇯🇵 海底 (かいてい)

🇫🇷 fond marin

🇪🇸 fondo marino

🇹🇷 deniz tabanı

🇰🇷 해저

🇸🇦 قاع البحر

🇨🇿 mořské dno

🇸🇰 morské dno

🇨🇳 海底 (hǎidǐ)

🇸🇮 morsko dno

🇮🇸 hafsbotn

🇰🇿 теңіз түбі

🇬🇪 ზღვის ფსკერი

🇦🇿 dəniz dibi

🇲🇽 fondo marino

Etymology

The word 'seabed' originated in the early 19th century, formed by combining 'sea' and 'bed'. It refers to the bottom surface of a sea or ocean. The seabed plays a crucial role in marine ecosystems, providing habitats for diverse species of marine life. Exploring the seabed through technologies like sonar and underwater cameras has greatly expanded our understanding of the underwater world.