Baltic

adjective

Bal·​tic ˈbȯl-tik 

1

: of or relating to the Baltic Sea or to the states of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia

2

: of or relating to a branch of the Indo-European language family containing Latvian, Lithuanian, and Old Prussian see Indo-European Languages Table

Examples of Baltic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The news, unveiled on Wednesday, comes as the Baltic festival will celebrate its 30th edition this November. —Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026

Matcha, Clay, and a deep blue Baltic variation approach the same tranquility, with clean lines that feel modern but not severe, thanks to the soft drape of 100% French linen. —Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 20 Jan. 2026

Russia’s traditional sphere of interest from the time of Peter the Great always included the Baltic states and at least part of Poland. —Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 18 Jan. 2026

Continue reading … POLITICS SHADOW MILITIA – 'Irregular' armed guards aboard Russian shadow tankers alarm Nordic-Baltic governments. —FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin (mare) balticum Baltic Sea

First Known Use

circa 1590, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for Baltic

• asphaltic
• basaltic
• peristaltic

Kids Definition

Baltic

adjective

Bal·​tic ˈbȯl-tik 

1

: of or relating to the Baltic Sea or to the states of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia

2

: of or relating to a branch of the Indo-European languages containing Latvian, Lithuanian, and Old Prussian