Transatlantic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Transatlantic is an adjective meaning (geography) On, spanning or crossing, or from the other side of the Atlantic Ocean.
Meaning
(geography) On, spanning or crossing, or from the other side of the Atlantic Ocean.
Example Sentences
Ruth Elder was known for her beauty and acting, but her real dream was to become the female version of transatlantic aviator Charles Lindbergh.
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.
Serving the flat and fertile south-eastern part of Co. Cork is the railway that runs from Glanmire Road Station in Cork City to the popular seaside resort of Youghal (pronounced "Yawl") and the town of Cobh (pronounced "Cove"), which is Ireland's port of call for transatlantic liners.
Word Forms
- trans-Atlantic
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include liner, atlantic, transoceanic, transocean, interoceanic, transmarine.
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