adj

transcontinental

tranz-kon-tih-NEHN-tuhl

Transcontinental (adj) means crossing or extending across an entire continent. Example: “The transcontinental railroad connected the east and west coasts.”

adj

Crossing or extending across an entire continent.

"The transcontinental railroad connected the east and west coasts."

"They took a transcontinental road trip across the United States."

How to use transcontinental

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSpanning a whole continent.

Common pairings

transcontinental railroad transcontinental flight

Word forms

transcontinentals plural

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Etymology

Formed from "trans-" ("across") plus "continental."

Rhymes for transcontinental

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Frequently asked questions

What does “transcontinental” mean?

The word “transcontinental” means crossing or extending across an entire continent. In plain terms, spanning a whole continent.

How do you pronounce “transcontinental”?

“Transcontinental” is pronounced tranz-kon-tih-NEHN-tuhl (/ˌtɹænzˌkɒntɪˈnɛntəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “transcontinental” in a sentence?

Here is “transcontinental” used in a sentence: “The transcontinental railroad connected the east and west coasts.”

What part of speech is “transcontinental”?

“Transcontinental” is an adjective.