transatlantic

[ trans-uht-lan-tik, tranz- ]

adjective

1. crossing or reaching across the Atlantic:

   a transatlantic liner.

2. situated beyond the Atlantic.

transatlantic

/ ˌtrænzətˈlæntɪk /

adjective

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

Other Words From

• transat·lanti·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of transatlantic¹

First recorded in 1770–80; trans- + Atlantic

Example Sentences

When I was younger, I suffered from days of disrupted sleep after having a drink too many on a transatlantic flight.

From Washington Post

Isaacman often points out that it took only 12 years after Charles Lindbergh’s solo trip across the Atlantic before Pan Am introduced commercial transatlantic service.

From Time

They helped create the transatlantic trading system, innovating with financial instruments such as letters of credit that underpinned the whole system.

From Time

Bennett was the chief instigator in the transatlantic bet that night.

From The Daily Beast

The first transatlantic yacht race was characterized by several shocking details, the craziest of which was the fact that the three men woke up the next morning, no doubt with roaring hangovers, and decided to go through with their insane idea.

From The Daily Beast

Hard to tell if The Boss is for, or against, this transatlantic ass-kissing--but we do know he has a thing for red heads.

From The Daily Beast

They both have those instincts and that history and generally look at the transatlantic relationship through the same lens.

From The Daily Beast

Lauren pleaded guilty to breaching the peace and being drunk on board a transatlantic Delta Air Lines flight.

From The Daily Beast

Whether Ferdydurke or Transatlantic is his masterpiece is a close call.

From The Daily Beast

So Narrative4 puts what we see in TransAtlantic into practice?

From The Daily Beast

Foreign varieties are used only to a limited extent, being chiefly confined to those of transatlantic birth and tastes.

From Project Gutenberg

He evidently avoided taking a share in the discussion of his Transatlantic career, probably from delicacy to his English auditor.

From Project Gutenberg

A training in transatlantic liberty is necessary for their appreciation.

From Project Gutenberg

Transatlantic journeys these days aren't what they used to be before America went into the war.

From Project Gutenberg

Edward Henry had once assisted, under very dramatic circumstances, at the departure of a Transatlantic liner from Liverpool.

From Project Gutenberg