transoceanic

adjective

trans·​oce·​an·​ic ˌtran(t)s-ˌō-shē-ˈa-nik 

ˌtranz-

1

: crossing or extending across the ocean

a transoceanic telephone cable

2

: lying or dwelling beyond the ocean

Examples of transoceanic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Initially, the company also aimed to launch transoceanic flights and outsource engine development. — Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026

The coast was busy and entrepreneurial, integrated into the transoceanic flow of trade and information. — Literary Hub, 29 July 2026

As per the study, the fossils reveal a surprisingly diverse marine amphibian community that maintained unexpected transoceanic connections worldwide. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026

The full-displacement ice-class hull—presented in satin gold—is intended for transoceanic cruising, greatly contributing to the yacht’s range of 6,000 nautical miles at 11 knots. — Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 18 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for transoceanic

• aldermanic
• inorganic
• magellanic
• messianic
• oceanic
• pozzolanic
• talismanic
• transuranic
• bannock
• laennec
• manic
• panic

Kids Definition

transoceanic

adjective

trans·​oce·​an·​ic tran(t)s-ˌō-shē-ˈan-ik 

tranz-

1

: lying or dwelling beyond the ocean

a transoceanic land

2

: crossing or extending across the ocean

a transoceanic voyage