supercontinent

noun

su·​per·​con·​ti·​nent ˈsü-pər-ˌkän-tə-nənt 

-ˌkänt-nənt

: a hypothetical former large continent from which other continents are held to have broken off and drifted away

Examples of supercontinent in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The analysis identifies pieces of Earth’s crust deep beneath Asia, Europe and North America that were once part of the supercontinent. — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 9 Sep. 2026

This caused the prehistoric Tethys Ocean, which once separated the supercontinents of Laurasia and Gondwana, to shrink. — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026

Scientists have previously linked this missing rock record to several processes, including tectonic activity associated with supercontinent cycles and ancient glaciation. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026

Set to premiere in 2028, the new season will dig deeper into the wildlife and landscapes that the supercontinent has to offer. — Arushi Jacob, Variety, 25 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for supercontinent

• continent
• incontinent
• subcontinent

Kids Definition

supercontinent

noun

su·​per·​con·​ti·​nent ˈsü-pər-ˌkänt-ᵊn-ənt 

-ˌkänt-nənt

: a former large continent which is assumed to have existed and from which other continents broke off and drifted away