Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A major body of water: The Adriatic Sea is an arm of the Mediterranean Sea, located between the Italian Peninsula and the Balkan Peninsula.

Usage

• The word "Adriatic Sea" is used as a proper noun to name this specific geographical feature. It is typically preceded by the definite article "the."
• It functions as a singular noun in sentences.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Venice is a historic city located on the Adriatic Sea.
  • We took a ferry across the Adriatic Sea from Italy to Croatia.
  • The eastern coast of the Adriatic Sea is known for its many islands.

Advanced Usage

• "the Adriatic": In many contexts, especially when the context is clear, the word "Sea" can be omitted, and it is referred to simply as "the Adriatic."
  • They sailed along the coast of the Adriatic.

Variants and Related Words

• Adriatic (adj): Pertaining to the Adriatic Sea.
  • The Adriatic coast of Croatia is stunning.

Synonyms

• There are no direct synonyms for this proper noun as it is the name of a specific place. It can be described as:
  • A sea, an arm of the Mediterranean.

Related Phrases

• Adriatic coast: The coastline bordering the Adriatic Sea.
  • We vacationed on the Croatian Adriatic coast.

Noun

1. an arm of the Mediterranean between Slovenia and Croatia and Montenegro and Albania on the east and Italy on the west