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Definition of ocean spray

ocean spray

Plural:ocean sprays
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1

North American A deciduous shrub (Holodiscus discolor) of the rose family (Rosaceae), native to western North America and cultivated for its large, cascading panicles of tiny, fragrant, creamy-white flowers that resemble foaming sea waves.

Example

"The arching branches of the ocean spray were covered in feathery plumes of white blossoms along the woodland trail."

2

Fine droplets of seawater blown into the air by wind or breaking waves.

Example

"Standing near the edge of the pier, we could feel the cool ocean spray on our faces as the tide came in."

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ocean
ocean spray
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oceangoing

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ocean spray. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ocean-spray
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