tasman sea: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
C1Formal, Geographical, Academic
Quick answer
What does “tasman sea” mean?
A marginal sea of the South Pacific Ocean, situated between Australia and New Zealand.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
A marginal sea of the South Pacific Ocean, situated between Australia and New Zealand.
A significant body of water known for challenging maritime conditions, important shipping routes, and as a geographical boundary with ecological and meteorological significance.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in usage. Both varieties treat it as a proper noun with identical spelling and reference.
Connotations
Neutral geographical term in both varieties. May evoke connotations of distance, maritime history, or the Australia-New Zealand relationship.
Frequency
Similar frequency in both varieties, appearing in geographical, historical, and meteorological contexts.
Grammar
How to Use “tasman sea” in a Sentence
[Subject] crosses the Tasman SeaThe Tasman Sea lies between [Location A] and [Location B][Event] occurred in the Tasman SeaVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “tasman sea” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- Tasman Sea weather patterns
- a Tasman Sea voyage
American English
- Tasman Sea storms
- Tasman Sea shipping lanes
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Used in shipping, logistics, and tourism industries (e.g., 'cargo routes across the Tasman Sea').
Academic
Used in geography, oceanography, and history papers (e.g., 'ocean currents in the Tasman Sea').
Everyday
Used in travel news or weather reports (e.g., 'rough seas forecast for the Tasman Sea').
Technical
Used in maritime navigation and meteorological forecasts (e.g., 'low-pressure system developing over the Tasman Sea').
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “tasman sea”
- Misspelling as 'Tasmanian Sea' (incorrect).
- Using lowercase ('tasman sea').
- Confusing it with the Coral Sea or other Pacific regions.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
It is a marginal sea of the South Pacific Ocean.
It is named after the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman, the first recorded European to encounter New Zealand and Tasmania.
No, that is a common error. The correct name is the 'Tasman Sea'.
It is known for challenging and often stormy conditions due to its exposure to the Roaring Forties wind belt.
A marginal sea of the South Pacific Ocean, situated between Australia and New Zealand.
Tasman sea is usually formal, geographical, academic in register.
Tasman sea: in British English it is pronounced /ˌtæz.mən ˈsiː/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌtæz.mən ˈsiː/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: 'TASMAN' separates Tasmania (Australia) and New Zealand – it's the Sea in the middle.
Conceptual Metaphor
A BARRIER/BRIDGE: Conceptualised both as a challenging divider and a connecting route between two nations.
Practice
Quiz
What is the Tasman Sea primarily known for?