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.
2.
railwayDated US steam locomotive with a 4-4-2 wheel arrangementDated US
- The museum displayed an old Atlantic.
Adjective
1.
ocean-relatedrelating to the ocean between the Americas and Europe/Africa
- Atlantic waters are known for their depth and biodiversity..
2.
geographyrelating to countries or cultures along the ocean between Americas and Europe
- Atlantic cultures share certain maritime traditions..
Images of Atlantic

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.
eastern region of Canada including four provinces
Atlantic Canada is known for its seafood and maritime culture.
related to the middle East Coast of the US
She lives in a Mid-Atlantic state.
coastline along the Atlantic Ocean
We spent our vacation on the Atlantic Coast.
the ocean between Americas, Europe, and Africa
The Atlantic Ocean is vast and deep.
part of the Atlantic Ocean south of the equator
Many ships cross the South Atlantic every year.
time zone in the Atlantic region, four hours behind UTC
New York switches from Eastern to Atlantic Standard Time in winter..
collegiate athletic conference in the eastern United States
The Atlantic Coast Conference is known for its competitive basketball teams.
time offset of UTC-3 during daylight saving time
Atlantic Daylight Time is three hours behind Coordinated Universal Time..
biome along Brazil's Atlantic coast
The Atlantic Forest is home to many unique species.
type of large mackerel found in the Atlantic Ocean
Atlantic horse mackerel are often caught for commercial use..
common puffin species in the northern Atlantic Ocean
We spotted an Atlantic puffin during our boat trip.
treaty signed in 1949 establishing NATO
The North Atlantic Treaty was signed in Washington, D.C.
New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador
The Atlantic provinces have a rich history and diverse cultural heritage.
part of the Atlantic Ocean north of the equator
Many ships cross the North Atlantic every year.
international military alliance for collective security
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization held a summit in Brussels.
major NATO command responsible for the Atlantic Ocean area
Allied Command Atlantic played a crucial role during the Cold War.
commanding officer of ACLANT in NATO
The Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic attended the NATO summit.
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
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
marine
crab with blue shell found on Atlantic and Gulf coasts
marine
large shark species native to Arctic and North Atlantic waters
animal
large seal with a grey coat, found in North Atlantic
fish
Atlantic salmon found in New England lakes
fish
type of flat fish found in North Atlantic waters
marine life
Atlantic jackknife clam with long curved shell
fish
reddish fish from the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico
island territory
island in the South Atlantic Ocean under British control
marine
species of marlin found in the Atlantic Ocean
Pomatomus saltatrix
voracious fish found in Atlantic and Indian Oceans
geographical extent
across the entire United States from the Atlantic to Pacific coasts
extinct bird
large flightless bird that lived in the North Atlantic
animal
marine fish of the North Atlantic
crustacean
colorful shelled crab found along the Atlantic coast
American Atlantic
deep-bodied carangid fish from American Atlantic coasts
sea animal
large silvery fish found in warm Atlantic waters
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.
The Atlantic coastline is beautiful.
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- French:Atlantique, atlantique, ...
- German:Atlantik, atlantisch, ...
- Italian:Atlantico, dell'Atlantico, ...
- Spanish:Atlántico, del Atlántico, ...
- Portuguese:Atlântico, atlântico, ...
- Chinese:大西洋, 大西洋的, ...
- Japanese:大西洋, 大西洋の, ...
- Arabic:المحيط الاطلسي, أَطْلَسِي, ...
- Hebrew:הָאוֹקְיָינוֹס הָאַטְלַנְטִי, אַטְלַנְטִי, ...
- Russian:Атлантический океан, атлантический, ...
- Ukrainian:Атлантичний океан, атлантичний, ...
- Hindi:अटलांटिक महासागर, अटलांटिक महासागर से संबंधित, ...
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