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Definition of seagoing
seagoing
/ˈsiːˌɡoʊ.ɪŋ/
sea · go · ing
seagoing Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
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• adjective
1
Built, equipped, or suitable for traveling on the open sea rather than solely on rivers, lakes, or coastal waters.
Example
"The shipyard specializes in constructing large seagoing vessels capable of crossing the Atlantic."
2
Working, traveling, or spending one's life on the sea.
Example
"Born into a seagoing family, she learned how to navigate by the stars at an early age."
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Seagoing. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/seagoing