transoceanic

adjective trans·oce·an·ic \ ˌtran(t)s-ˌō-shē-ˈa-nik , ˌtranz- \

Definition of transoceanic

1 : crossing or extending across the ocean

a transoceanic telephone cable

2 : lying or dwelling beyond the ocean

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Recent Examples of transoceanic from the Web

Bei Bei’s sister Bao Bao, born in America, made a transoceanic voyage to China this past February.

— ryan p. smith, Smithsonian, "Bei Bei the Panda Cub Celebrates his Second Birthday in Style," 23 Aug. 2017
During the 1960s, in the realm of shipping of transoceanic freight, SRI innovators developed container shipping.

— shirley burgett, The Mercury News, "Matters Historical: The slow establishment of SRI in Menlo Park," 6 June 2017
Few Balkan countries beyond Croatia and Greece can entice transoceanic travelers as stand-alone destinations at the moment but, collectively, places like Bosnia, Macedonia, Montenegro and Albania can make for a wildly fascinating itinerary.

— tim neville, New York Times, "Skiing Kosovo, Abandoned Lifts and All," 24 Feb. 2016
East Bay Express explains: Given Proteus’ transoceanic range, ability to land on a beach, and stealth profile, WAM-class vessels appear ideal for Special Forces and black-ops.

— david axe, WIRED, "Spider Boat Strikes Back!," 7 Sep. 2007

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