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sea legs
plural noun
: bodily adjustment to the motion of a ship indicated especially by ability to walk steadily and by freedom from seasickness
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There was a time when the Mojito was the bane of bartenders back in the early aughts when the drink was popular but the craft cocktail movement hadn’t really found its sea legs yet.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2024
The intrigue: Shorter trips are a way to attract first-time cruisers, give them a way to test their sea legs and are also cheaper.
—Kelly Tyko, Axios, 13 July 2024
After getting its sea legs, LoonAsea will establish a small kitchen to prepare food specifically for day boaters and residents of the marina.
—Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 20 June 2024
Sitting right on Cedar Creek in Ocean County’s Berkeley Township, the spacious home can easily sleep 14 guests and is made for those who have sea legs.
—Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1712, in the meaning defined above
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“Sea legs.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sea%20legs. Accessed 23 Sep. 2024.
Kids Definition
sea legs
plural noun
: bodily adjustment to the motion of a ship at sea indicated especially by ability to walk steadily and by freedom from seasickness
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