Atlantic

adjective

At·​lan·​tic ət-ˈlan-tik 

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1

a

: of, relating to, or found in, on, or near the Atlantic Ocean

b

: of, relating to, or found on or near the east coast of the U.S.

2

: of or relating to the nations that border the Atlantic Ocean

the Atlantic community

Examples of Atlantic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Small craft should exercise caution over local Atlantic waters. —Garfield Hylton, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024

During these months, hurricanes may impact both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. —Emily Hochberg, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024

Redburn Atlantic analyst Daniela Nedialkova warns that given macroeconomic pressures, next year may not replicate the stellar stock gains seen this year. 📬 Sign up for the Daily Brief Our free, fast, and fun briefing on the global economy, delivered every weekday morning. —Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 18 Dec. 2024

And the economic toll was staggering, contributing to the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season’s more than $190 billion in total damages. —Jim Foerster, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing Atlantic

• Atlantic croaker
• Atlantic puffin
• Atlantic salmon
• Atlantic time
• Atlantic white cedar
• mid-Atlantic
• Middle Atlantic
• North Atlantic Oscillation