adj

intercontinental

ihn-tuh-kon-tih-NEHN-tuhl

Intercontinental (adj) means travelling or occurring between continents. Example: “They booked an intercontinental flight from London to Tokyo.”

adj

Travelling or occurring between continents.

"They booked an intercontinental flight from London to Tokyo."

"The treaty covers intercontinental trade routes."

Capable of reaching across continents, especially of missiles.

"The country tested a new intercontinental missile."

How to use intercontinental

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSpanning or moving between continents, whether that's a flight, a trade deal, or a missile.

Common pairings

intercontinental flight intercontinental ballistic missile intercontinental trade

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Etymology

From inter- ("between") plus continental.

Rhymes for intercontinental

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Frequently asked questions

What does “intercontinental” mean?

The word “intercontinental” means travelling or occurring between continents. In plain terms, spanning or moving between continents, whether that's a flight, a trade deal, or a missile.

How do you pronounce “intercontinental”?

“Intercontinental” is pronounced ihn-tuh-kon-tih-NEHN-tuhl (/ˌɪn.tɚ.kɑn.tɪˈnɛn.təl/ in IPA).

How do you use “intercontinental” in a sentence?

Here is “intercontinental” used in a sentence: “They booked an intercontinental flight from London to Tokyo.”

What part of speech is “intercontinental”?

“Intercontinental” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “intercontinental” have?

“Intercontinental” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: travelling or occurring between continents.