interocean

adjective

in·​ter·​ocean ˌin-tər-ˈō-shən How to pronounce interocean (audio)
variants or inter-ocean
: existing or extending between oceans : interoceanic
interocean exchange of water

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of interocean was in 1849

Dictionary Entries Near interocean

Cite this Entry

“Interocean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interocean. Accessed 16 Dec. 2024.

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