Atlantic
Americanadjective
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of or relating to the Atlantic Ocean.
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of, relating to, or situated on the eastern seaboard of the United States.
the Atlantic states.
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of or relating to the countries bordering the Atlantic Ocean, especially those of North America and Europe.
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of or relating to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization or its members.
the Atlantic Alliance.
noun
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the Atlantic, Atlantic Ocean.
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Railroads. a steam locomotive having a four-wheeled front truck, four driving wheels, and a two-wheeled rear truck.
noun
adjective
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of or relating to or bordering the Atlantic Ocean
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of or relating to Atlas or the Atlas Mountains
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of Atlantic
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin Atlanticum (mare), “the Atlantic (ocean),” neuter of Atlanticus, from Greek Atlantikós “of (Mount) Atlas,” equivalent to Atlant- (stem of Átlās ) + -ikos adjective suffix; see Atlas ( def. 1 ), -ic
Example Sentences
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"We know the currents can pull you out, the Atlantic beaches are dangerous."
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
Still, meteorologists caution that “below normal” does not mean risk-free, especially with ocean temperatures remaining unusually warm in parts of the Atlantic.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
Sprawling along a windswept peninsula where the Sahara meets the Atlantic, the city of Dakhla certainly looked attractive.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
“On the present trajectory, Iran will emerge from the conflict many times stronger and more influential than it was before the war,” Kagan wrote in the Atlantic.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
We would be floating in the middle of the Atlantic for a few days, at least.
From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman
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