intercontinental

American  

[in-ter-kon-tn-en-tl] / ˌɪn tərˌkɒn tnˈɛn tl /

adjective

1. between or among continents; involving two or more continents.

   intercontinental trade.

2. traveling or capable of traveling between continents.

   intercontinental airplanes.

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intercontinental British  

/ ˌɪntəˌkɒntɪˈnɛntəl /

adjective

1. relating to travel, commerce, relations, etc, between continents

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Etymology

Origin of intercontinental

First recorded in 1850–55; inter- + continental

Example Sentences

Next month, Guadalajara and Monterrey will host intercontinental playoff matches for some of the final spots in the World Cup field.

From Los Angeles Times

But a space launch system doesn’t include a re-entry vehicle with heat shielding that could protect a potential nuclear payload over an intercontinental distance.

From The Wall Street Journal

In 2021, Kim had presented weapons modernization goals including developing tactical nuclear warheads and intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the U.S. mainland.

From The Wall Street Journal

Its international segment, meanwhile, will benefit from improved performance in Europe and growth in premium cross-border and intercontinental lanes, the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal

She was shown inspecting North Korea's latest intercontinental ballistic missile while holding her father's hand.

From BBC

Related Words

• foreign
• global
• universal