Definition of transpacific
1a : crossing or extending across the Pacific Ocean transpacific airlinesb : relating to or involving crossing the Pacific Ocean transpacific airfares
2a : situated or occurring beyond the Pacific Oceanb : of, relating to, or involving countries on both sides of the Pacific Ocean the transpacific economy
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The flight also marks Boston’s first non-stop service to Asia and the 787’s first transpacific flight.
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First Known Use of transpacific
1891
TRANSPACIFIC Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of transpacific for English Language Learners
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: crossing the Pacific Ocean
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: of, relating to, or involving countries on both sides of the Pacific Ocean
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