oceanic
adjective
oce·an·ic
ˌō-shē-ˈa-nik 
1
a
: of or relating to the ocean
b
: occurring in or frequenting the ocean and especially the open sea as distinguished from littoral or neritic waters
3
Oceanic linguistics
: relating to, belonging to, or characterizing a subfamily of the Austronesian family of languages that is spoken in Polynesia and most of the islands of Melanesia and Micronesia
Examples of oceanic in a Sentence
the theory that ancient mariners took advantage of oceanic currents to roam the seas on primitive rafts
during his solo crossing of the Atlantic he managed to avoid the fierce oceanic storms that rage in those tropical latitudes
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The cooling effect altered oceanic circulation patterns, leading to stronger thermohaline currents that further distributed cold water across the globe.
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
The theme now lends to the intimate cantina vibe with the roots of an oceanic eatery, providing locals with the flavors and ambience of a beachside getaway.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2025
How Deep is Your Love | Dir. Eleanor Mortimer; 2025; U.K.; 100 min
Scientists explore the mysterious deep sea to collect and name undiscovered species in this whimsical
and mesmerizing oceanic odyssey.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 5 Feb. 2025
If successful, Deep’s small-house-sized sentinel units will let scientists and other would-be oceanic explorers live below the surface for longer periods of time and with some greater semblance of normalcy.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 5 Feb. 2025
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
The theme now lends to the intimate cantina vibe with the roots of an oceanic eatery, providing locals with the flavors and ambience of a beachside getaway.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2025
How Deep is Your Love | Dir. Eleanor Mortimer; 2025; U.K.; 100 min
Scientists explore the mysterious deep sea to collect and name undiscovered species in this whimsical
and mesmerizing oceanic odyssey.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 5 Feb. 2025
If successful, Deep’s small-house-sized sentinel units will let scientists and other would-be oceanic explorers live below the surface for longer periods of time and with some greater semblance of normalcy.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 5 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for oceanic
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“Oceanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oceanic. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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