North Pacific

American  

[nawrth puh-sif-ik] / ˈnɔrθ pəˈsɪf ɪk /

noun

1. the region of the world that lies in the Northern Hemisphere of the Pacific Ocean, including all the coastal countries, islands, and archipelagos located there.

   the disparate economies of the North Pacific.

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adjective

1. of or relating to the region of the world that lies in the Northern Hemisphere of the Pacific Ocean, often specifically to the North Pacific Ocean itself.

   an expert on North Pacific marine life.

Example Sentences

Heavy weather in the North Pacific, including strong winds and rough seas near the Aleutian Islands, contributed to the loss and damage of the containers aboard the vessel, Coast Guard Petty Officer Roberto Nieves said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

LNG leaving from Nikiski on Alaska’s southern coast will ship directly across the North Pacific to Tokyo, Seoul and other destinations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

The most pronounced warming was observed in the tropical oceans, the South Atlantic, the North Pacific, and the Southern Ocean.

From Science Daily • Jan. 14, 2026

The reason that the North American monsoon does not reach coastal California is the presence of the North Pacific High, which is a part of the subtropical ridge that typically sits northeast of Hawaii.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 17, 2024

Two hundred and seven miles away from Fukushima Daiichi, the USS Ronald Reagan was standing by in the North Pacific Ocean.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland