surface
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The divers floated to them, their gloved hands touching the surface, searching for seams where the pipelines were at their weakest.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
El Nino is a natural climate occurrence that warms surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean, bringing worldwide changes in winds and rainfall patterns and erratic weather.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
However, if you prefer to drive, limited paid parking is available at Exposition Park, the USC campus, and in surrounding surface lots and garages.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
These include the water paradox, the importance of the micro-nano structure of Earth's surface, and the unique physicochemical properties of water and dry-wet cycling environments that may have influenced prebiotic chemistry.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
He imagined how excellent it would be for sliding across on his belly when winter came and the surface froze.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing surface
Space Science (Astronomy) - Introductory
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
"Here, There, and Beyond"
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Earth Science - Middle School
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
