Adriatic

American  

[ey-dree-at-ik, ad-ree-] / ˌeɪ driˈæt ɪk, ˌæd ri- /

adjective

1. of or relating to the Adriatic Sea.

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noun

1. Adriatic Sea.

Adriatic British  

/ ˌeɪdrɪˈætɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to the Adriatic Sea, or to the inhabitants of its coast or islands

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noun

1. short for the Adriatic Sea

Other Word Forms

• trans-Adriatic adjective

Example Sentences

The words "tourism" and "Croatia" are likely to conjure visons of sparkling Adriatic vistas during the hottest months of the year.

From BBC

In the predawn hours of March 13, 1944, a Halifax bomber flew across the black waters of the Adriatic Sea carrying four Jewish paratroopers equipped with submachine guns, pistols and knives.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Ford strike group had been operating in the Adriatic Sea when it was ordered on Oct.

From The Wall Street Journal

Higher temperatures in the Adriatic Sea are encouraging invasive species such as the poisonous lionfish, while also causing further stress on alpine glaciers that are already shrinking at record rates.

From BBC

The menu notes that Rose Mary specializes in what you call "Adriatic drinking food."

From Salon