an ocean N of North America, Asia, and the Arctic Circle. About 5,540,000 sq. mi. (14,350,000 sq. km).
British Dictionary definitions for Arctic Ocean
Arctic Ocean
noun
1.
the ocean surrounding the North Pole, north of the Arctic Circle. Area: about 14 100 000 sq km (5 440 000 sq miles)
Arctic Ocean in Culture
Arctic Ocean definition
The cold, ice-covered waters surrounding the North Pole, located entirely within the Arctic Circle. It contains the northernmost islands of Canada, Norway, and Russia.
Note: Most of the Arctic Ocean is covered by solid ice, ice floes, and icebergs.