/ Dictionary / Index S surface wave: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: sur'face wave" Pronunciation: [key] — Geol. Geol. a seismic wave that travels along or parallel to the earth's surface (distinguished from body wave). Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. surface-to-underwater surface yeast Related Content Daily Word Quiz: verdant Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language