Atlantic
ətˈlæntɪk
Definition

Definition of Atlantic - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
oceansecond largest ocean on Earth, between Americas, Europe, Africa
  • The Atlantic is known for its challenging sailing routes.
Atlantic Ocean
2.
railwayDatedUSsteam locomotive with a 4-4-2 wheel arrangementDatedUS
  • The museum displayed an old Atlantic.
steam engine

Adjective

1.
ocean-relatedrelating to the ocean between the Americas and Europe/Africa
  • Atlantic waters are known for their depth and biodiversity..
marine nautical oceanic
2.
geographyrelating to countries or cultures along the ocean between Americas and Europe
  • Atlantic cultures share certain maritime traditions..
coastal maritime oceanic
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Images of Atlantic

  • Atlantic: steam locomotive with a 4-4-2 wheel arrangement
    steam locomotive with a 4-4-2 wheel arrangement

Expressions with Atlantic

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fatty pink flesh of fish from the Atlantic
I bought fresh Atlantic salmon for dinner.
meat from a large northern sea fish commonly fried or baked
The restaurant serves delicious Atlantic cod with lemon butter sauce.
located in the central part of the Atlantic coast
The middle Atlantic states have diverse weather patterns.
part of the Atlantic Ocean between North America and Europe
Many storms form over the North Atlantic Ocean.
time zone used in eastern Canada
We will meet at 3 PM Atlantic Time.
city in New Jersey known for casinos
Atlantic City is famous for its boardwalk and casinos.

Origin of Atlantic

Greek, Atlas (mythical figure) + -ic (related to)

Terms with Atlantic included in their meaning

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food
flesh of a small fatty Atlantic fish
map region
Atlantic sea between Great Britain and Europe, noted for oil reserves
NATOacr.
acr: North Atlantic Treaty Organization
group of countries for defense and security
geography
on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean
travel
to the other side of the Atlantic Ocean
cross ocean
travel across the Atlantic Ocean
atlantic fish
fish from the North Atlantic eaten as food
geography
the Atlantic Ocean in informal contexts

Examples of Atlantic in a sentence

  • The Atlantic separates the continents of Europe and North America.
  • Rail enthusiasts admired the restored Atlantic at the show.
  • The Atlantic was a popular model in the early 1900s.
  • The Atlantic breeze was refreshing.
  • They sailed across the Atlantic waters.
  • Atlantic weather patterns can be unpredictable.

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  1. French:Atlantique, atlantique, ...
  2. German:Atlantik, atlantisch, ...
  3. Italian:Atlantico, dell'Atlantico, ...
  4. Spanish:Atlántico, del Atlántico, ...
  5. Portuguese:Atlântico, atlântico, ...
  6. Chinese:大西洋, 大西洋的, ...
  7. Japanese:大西洋, 大西洋の, ...
  8. Arabic:المحيط الاطلسي, أَطْلَسِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:הָאוֹקְיָינוֹס הָאַטְלַנְטִי, אַטְלַנְטִי, ...
  10. Russian:Атлантический океан, атлантический, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Атлантичний океан, атлантичний, ...
  12. Hindi:अटलांटिक महासागर, अटलांटिक महासागर से संबंधित, ...

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