transoceanic

adjective

trans·​oce·​an·​ic ˌtran(t)s-ˌō-shē-ˈa-nik How to pronounce transoceanic (audio)
ˌtranz-
1
: crossing or extending across the ocean
a transoceanic telephone cable
2
: lying or dwelling beyond the ocean

Examples of transoceanic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Built for transoceanic adventures, the robust, bluewater cruiser has an impressive range of 5,500 nautical miles at 10 knots and offers up to six days of autonomy at sea. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2024 Powered by the builder’s signature solar technology, the 62-footer has transoceanic range when cruising at eight knots. Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2024 And pursuing a new global accord to monitor, protect, and repair transoceanic submarine cables would allow Washington to share the burden of repairing those cables in times of crisis. Robert Martinage, Foreign Affairs, 1 Jan. 2015 These workers spend most of their time at sea, away from home, and face precarious situations, performing invisible and underappreciated labor; given the current transoceanic cable boom, the demand for their skills will only continue to grow. Longreads, 19 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for transoceanic 

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Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of transoceanic was in 1827

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Cite this Entry

“Transoceanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transoceanic. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

transoceanic

adjective
trans·​oce·​an·​ic tran(t)s-ˌō-shē-ˈan-ik How to pronounce transoceanic (audio)
tranz-
1
: lying or dwelling beyond the ocean
a transoceanic land
2
: crossing or extending across the ocean
a transoceanic voyage
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