Coral Sea

/ˌkɔrəl si/

Definitions of Coral Sea

1. noun

   an arm of the South Pacific to the northeast of Australia
   example of:

   sea

   a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
2. noun

   a Japanese defeat in World War II (May 1942); the first naval battle fought entirely by planes based on aircraft carriers
   synonyms: battle of the Coral Sea

   example of:

   naval battle

   a pitched battle between naval fleets