seabed

[ see-bed ]

noun

1. seafloor.

Word History and Origins

Origin of seabed¹

First recorded in 1830–40; sea + bed

Example Sentences

Thanks to analysis of the chlorine isotopes3 contained in salt extracted from the Mediterranean seabed, scientists have been able to identify the two phases of this extreme evaporation event.

From Science Daily

Muizzu’s administration also announced that it would not renew a hydrographic survey agreement with India that was signed by the previous government to map the seabed in Maldivian territorial waters.

From BBC

Huge amounts of water probably left the seabed, and later cascaded back down creating unique imprints on the floor.

From BBC

The wreck lay on the seabed until the 1980s, when a US salvage company, Glocca Mora, said it had found it.

From BBC

The timbers were discovered on the island of Sanday in February after they were released from the seabed during a storm.

From BBC