Surface

The outermost layer or part of something; the exterior or upper boundary of a material object, the area that is directly observable or accessible.

It can also describe an outward appearance or impression, sometimes implying something hidden beneath.

This includes physical surfaces, as well as metaphorical ones, like the Surface of a problem or a feeling.

It involves the plane in which an object exists. .

Surface meaning with examples

The ocean's Surface shimmered under the midday sun, reflecting the clouds above. Its glassy Surface appeared calm.
The artist carefully smoothed the paint across the canvas's Surface, creating a vibrant, textured surface. It was a detailed surface.
On the Surface, the situation seemed peaceful, but underlying tensions were apparent. The initial Surface could deceive.
The Surface of the lake froze overnight, providing a slick surface. Now that Surface was solid.
The meteor's Surface showed signs of intense heat damage and ablation caused by its entrance. Its rough Surface proved the fire.

appearance boundary covering exterior facade finish interface outer layer sheen texture

core depth inside interior internal underlying

PAVE SIDE OPEN COAT RISE

ARISE FACET PLANE

EMERGE VENEER APPEAR COMEUP RISEUP COMEON SHOWUP TURNUP

AIRFOIL COMEOUT

EXTERIOR AEROFOIL

SUPERFICIAL

EARTHSSURFACE

CONTROLSURFACE