Atlantic or Pacific, e.g (5)

I believe the answer is:

ocean

(Other definitions for ocean that I've seen before include "Extensive sea area" , "Salt water expanse" , "Large stretch of water" , "Large area of water" , "Large body of salt water" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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