sea change

noun

1. a striking change, as in appearance, often for the better.
2. any major transformation or alteration.
3. a transformation brought about by the sea.

sea change

noun

1. a seemingly magical change, as brought about by the action of the sea

Word History and Origins

Origin of sea change¹

First recorded in 1600–10

Word History and Origins

Origin of sea change¹

coined by Shakespeare, in Ariel's song ``Full Fathom Five'' in The Tempest (1611)

Example Sentences

District leaders acknowledged that implementing the ban will be a sea change at middle and high schools, where most students carry phones.

From Los Angeles Times

Of course, it’s possible that Trump is currently over-polling and Harris is under-polling, but that would represent a sea change from the past two presidential contests.

From Salon

Caltech has retired a telescope atop the summit of Hawaii’s Mauna Kea following a cultural sea change in how people view land development on revered landmarks.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s a sea change in terms of how this issue has been dealt with through the ages,” a celebratory Harris said in 2004 after the state Legislature approved the bill.

From Los Angeles Times

"We need a real sea change in internal policing culture and the police forces' response to domestic abuse overall," said Ms Ampofo.

From BBC