largest of the earth's oceans, between Asia and the American continents: c. 64,186,300 sq mi (166,241,875 sq km); greatest known depth, 35,809 ft (10,915 m)
Origin:
< ModL (mare) Pacificum, peaceful sea: so called by Magellan because of its tranquil appearance
See Pacific Ocean in American Heritage Dictionary 4
The largest of the world's oceans, divided into the North Pacific Ocean and the South Pacific Ocean. It extends from the western Americas to eastern Asia and Australia.