transcontinental
adjective
trans·con·ti·nen·tal
ˌtran(t)s-ˌkän-tə-ˈnen-tᵊl 
ˌtranz-
: extending or going across a continent
a transcontinental railroad
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The average fare for transcontinental flights has jumped over 100%, while flight prices to the Caribbean, Florida and transatlantic destinations have also risen, according to the investment bank.
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Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Union Pacific Corporation and Norfolk Southern are seeking federal regulatory approval for a merger of their two companies, which would create the nation's first transcontinental railroad company.
—Emma Hurt, AJC.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Mostly for the telephone and telegraph, but his other inventions spanned interests and included a metal jacket to assist in breathing, the audiometer to detect minor hearing problems and a device to locate icebergs,In January 1915, Bell made the first ceremonial transcontinental telephone call.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 7 Mar. 2026
The brand is offering up 15 adventures to the Land of the Midnight Sun, four journeys across the Pacific, and two transcontinental voyages that give you the chance to traverse both spots in one go.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2026
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Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Union Pacific Corporation and Norfolk Southern are seeking federal regulatory approval for a merger of their two companies, which would create the nation's first transcontinental railroad company.
—Emma Hurt, AJC.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Mostly for the telephone and telegraph, but his other inventions spanned interests and included a metal jacket to assist in breathing, the audiometer to detect minor hearing problems and a device to locate icebergs,In January 1915, Bell made the first ceremonial transcontinental telephone call.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 7 Mar. 2026
The brand is offering up 15 adventures to the Land of the Midnight Sun, four journeys across the Pacific, and two transcontinental voyages that give you the chance to traverse both spots in one go.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for transcontinental
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“Transcontinental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transcontinental. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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transcontinental
adjective
trans·con·ti·nen·tal
ˌtran(t)s-ˌkänt-ᵊn-ˈent-ᵊl
: extending or going across a continent
a transcontinental flight
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