ocean world

noun

An astronomical body containing a significant amount of liquid water, not necessarily on the surface.

Meanings

nounocean world (plural ocean worlds)

plural ocean worlds

  1. astronomyAn astronomical body containing a significant amount of liquid water, not necessarily on the surface.

    Synonyms: aquaplanet, ocean planet, panthalassic planet, water world

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAn astronomical body containing a significant amount of liquid water, not necessarily on the surface.

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APA

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“ocean world.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ocean%20world. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “ocean world,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ocean%20world.

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