transatlantic

adjective

trans·​at·​lan·​tic ˌtran(t)s-ət-ˈlan-tik 

ˌtranz-

1

a

: crossing or extending across the Atlantic Ocean

a transatlantic cable

b

: relating to or involving crossing the Atlantic Ocean

transatlantic airfares

2

a

: situated or originating from beyond the Atlantic Ocean

b

: of, relating to, or involving countries on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean and especially the U.S. and Great Britain

transatlantic cooperation

Examples of transatlantic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Although conceived independently of each other, the shows share a common theme: the involvement of Swiss individuals and companies in the transatlantic slave trade and their exploitation of enslaved Africans. —Percy Zvomuya, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024

The new origin story of the grave marker highlights Jamestown’s position in global transatlantic trade and sheds light on the early colonists’ burial procedures, experts said. —Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024

In the Biden era, the EU found an ally in its ambitions to rein in big tech, says Max von Thun, director of Europe and transatlantic partnerships at the Open Markets Institute. —Morgan Meaker, WIRED, 30 Oct. 2024

The airline is the national airline of Ireland and offers multiple class options for transatlantic flights. —Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1779, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

transatlantic

adjective

trans·​at·​lan·​tic ˌtran(t)s-ət-ˈlant-ik 

ˌtranz-

1

: crossing or extending across the Atlantic Ocean

a transatlantic cable

2

: located or coming from beyond the Atlantic Ocean

our transatlantic friends