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transatlantic Definition

trans·at·lan·tic (trans′at lan′tik, tranz′-)

adjective

  1. crossing or spanning the Atlantic
  2. on the other side of the Atlantic

transatlantic Synonyms

transatlantic

modif.

oceanic, transoceanic, across the Atlantic, nonstop, on the other side.

transatlantic Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • truly: I am now privileged to be chairing a truly transatlantic organization, supporting the armed forces of both our countries.
  • ever: ADMAT were onboard again, on one of the last ever transatlantic cruises by the QE2.
  • not: Grants are for internal travel and subsistence within the USA, not transatlantic travel.

Modifies a noun

  • alliance: We proudly proclaim the merits of the transatlantic alliance.
  • airliner: They stated specifically that they did not want a Transatlantic airliner.
  • slavery: Transatlantic Slavery: Against Human Dignity ( 1994 ).
  • flight: Baggage Transatlantic flights allow two checked bags per person with neither to exceed 62 inches.
  • liner: HD: Was playing on transatlantic liners a useful learning process?
  • crossing: The most frequent passenger, oil company executive, clocked up almost 70 round trips transatlantic crossings a year.

Used with adjective complement

  • go: Low-cost flying goes transatlantic The first transatlantic low-cost flights are to launch between the UK and Canada.
  • fly: They now also fly transatlantic to Washington DC and Chicago.
  • travel: When traveling transatlantic, weight generally isn't the deciding factor.