Definition

Relating to or located on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean.

Example

The transatlantic flight took over eight hours.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new transatlantic flight that just started?

Yeah, it cuts down the travel time significantly!

I can't wait to try it out for my trip to Europe.

Same here! It’ll be great to get there faster.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Transatlantic → It is formed from "trans-" (meaning across) and "Atlantic" (from Latin "Atlantis", referring to the Atlantic Ocean). The word describes something that crosses or spans the Atlantic Ocean.

Memory Tip

Picture something that goes 'across' ('trans-') the vast 'Atlantic' Ocean — that's what transatlantic means.

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