transcontinental

adjective

trans·​con·​ti·​nen·​tal ˌtran(t)s-ˌkän-tə-ˈnen-tᵊl How to pronounce transcontinental (audio)
ˌtranz-
: extending or going across a continent
a transcontinental railroad

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The transcontinental country is a magnet for European medical tourists — especially cosmetic procedures — and caters mostly to German, Russian, and British tourists seeking dental design and hair replacement therapy. Kristine Gill, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2024 Istanbul is known for its impressive Ottoman-era architecture as well as its beloved Galata Tower, which is best observed by the transcontinental ferry. Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 American Updates Onboard Meal Service, Adds Pay-With-Miles Lounge Access For passengers in the premium cabin on transcontinental flights as well as flights to Hawaii are in for some new meals soon. Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024 Entry to the lounges will not include, at least immediately, travelers on other Mint routes such as transcontinental flights, Jayne O’Brien, JetBlue’s head of marketing and customer support, told CNBC. Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for transcontinental 

Word History

First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of transcontinental was in 1853

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“Transcontinental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transcontinental. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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transcontinental

adjective
trans·​con·​ti·​nen·​tal ˌtran(t)s-ˌkänt-ᵊn-ˈent-ᵊl How to pronounce transcontinental (audio)
: extending or going across a continent
a transcontinental flight

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