Sound

The strait that separates Zealand (an island of Denmark) from Scania (part of Sweden); also sometimes called by the Danish name, Øresund.

Proper noun

  1. The strait that separates Zealand (an island of Denmark) from Scania (part of Sweden); also sometimes called by the Danish name, Øresund.
  2. Synonym of Plymouth Sound, Devon, England.

    Synonyms: Plymouth Sound Devon England

Origin

From the common noun sound (“strait, inlet”).

Forms

The Sound