transatlantic
Transatlantic (adj) means Crossing, spanning, or coming from the other side of the Atlantic Ocean. Example: “They booked a transatlantic flight from London to New York.”
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Crossing, spanning, or coming from the other side of the Atlantic Ocean.
"Ruth Elder was known for her beauty and acting, but her real dream was to become the female version of transatlantic aviator Charles Lindbergh."
— Karla Pequenino, The women pilots that history forgot (2016)
"They booked a transatlantic flight from London to New York."
"The two nations have a long transatlantic alliance."
"Many travellers via Fishguard regret the closing by British Transport Hotels & Catering Services of the Fishguard Bay Hotel, built by the G.W.R. early in the century for the expected transatlantic traffic."
— , New traffic flows in South Wales (1961)
How to use transatlantic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGoing across the Atlantic Ocean, or relating to both sides of it.
Common pairings
transatlantic flight
transatlantic relations
transatlantic voyage
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Etymology
Formed from "trans-" ("across") plus "Atlantic."
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What does “transatlantic” mean?
The word “transatlantic” means crossing, spanning, or coming from the other side of the Atlantic Ocean. In plain terms, going across the Atlantic Ocean, or relating to both sides of it.
How do you use “transatlantic” in a sentence?
Here is “transatlantic” used in a sentence: “They booked a transatlantic flight from London to New York.”
What is the opposite of “transatlantic”?
The opposite of “transatlantic” — its antonyms — is cisatlantic.
What part of speech is “transatlantic”?
“Transatlantic” is an adjective.
Is “transatlantic” a common word?
“Transatlantic” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
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