Definition
Definition of Pacific - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
geographyRare the largest ocean in the worldRare
- Many islands are located in the Pacific.
2.
railwayDated steam locomotive with a 4-6-2 wheel arrangementDated
- The museum displayed a classic Pacific.
Adjective
geographyRare pertaining to the ocean and islands between Asia and the AmericasRare
- The Pacific trade winds are strong this year.
Images of Pacific
steam locomotive with a 4-6-2 wheel arrangement
Expressions with Pacific
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the time zone for the west coast of the USA
We will meet at 3 PM Pacific Time.
region around the Pacific Ocean with shared economic or cultural ties
Many countries in the Pacific Rim trade with each other.
standard time in the 8th time zone west of Greenwich
The meeting is scheduled for 3 PM Pacific Standard Time.
fish often used in East Asian cuisine
Grilled Pacific saury is a popular dish in Japan.
region including East Asia, Southeast Asia, and Oceania
Many companies are expanding into the Asia-Pacific.
region in North America including Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia
The Pacific Northwest is famous for its lush forests.
part of the Pacific Ocean north of the equator
Many species migrate across the North Pacific.
coastline bordering the Pacific Ocean
We traveled along the Pacific Coast during our vacation.
largest ocean between Asia, Australia, and the Americas
The Pacific Ocean is known for its vast size and deep waters..
large species of octopus in the Pacific Ocean
The giant Pacific octopus can weigh over 100 pounds.
related to the Indian and western Pacific Oceans
The Indo-Pacific region is rich in biodiversity.
Origin of Pacific
Latin, pacificus (peaceful)
Terms with Pacific included in their meaning
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food
edible flesh from a small Pacific fish commonly canned or smoked
weather
violent storm in the China seas and W Pacific
asian region
eastern part of Russia near the Pacific, known for rich resources
meteorology
tropical cyclone in the western Pacific or Indian Ocean
abr: Asian or Pacific American
person with Asian or Pacific Islander background in America
fish
Pacific salmon species native to North America
acr: Pacific Standard Time
time zone in the west USA
marine
baleen whale from the north Pacific
acr: Papua New Guinea
country located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean
weather
very powerful tropical storm in the western Pacific with extremely strong winds
southern oceans
tropical storm in South Pacific and Indian Ocean
reef inhabitant
large clam inhabiting reefs in the southern Pacific
habitat
medium-sized whale found in the northern Pacific Ocean
ocean wildlife
largest Pacific salmon, highly valued for food
Pacific fish
popular flatfish of the Pacific coast of North America
tree
type of tree known as Pacific silver fir
salmon
Pacific salmon species Oncorhynchus gorbuscha
shellfish
long narrow shelled clam found on Pacific beaches
Pacific coast
crab found on Pacific coast, especially Romaleon antennarium
tree
large tree native to Pacific coast
acr: Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
forum for 21 Pacific Rim countries
fish
salmon species found in the northern Pacific
geographical extent
across the entire United States from the Atlantic to Pacific coasts
marine
species of requiem shark found in the Indo-Pacific
Examples of Pacific in a sentence
Ships often cross the Pacific for trade. He admired the old Pacific at the station. A vintage Pacific was up for auction. The Pacific islands are popular tourist destinations. Pacific marine life is incredibly diverse.
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- French:Pacifique, pacifique, ...
- German:Pazifik, pazifisch, ...
- Italian:Pacifico, pacifico, ...
- Spanish:Pacífico, oceánico, ...
- Portuguese:Pacífico, do Pacífico, ...
- Chinese:太平洋, 太平洋的, ...
- Japanese:太平洋, 太平洋の, ...
- Arabic:المُحِيط الهَادِئ, هَادِئ, ...
- Hebrew:הָשָּׁקֵט, שָׁקֵט, ...
- Russian:Тихий океан, тихоокеанский, ...
- Ukrainian:Тихий океан, тихоокеанський, ...
- Hindi:प्रशांत महासागर, प्रशांत, ...
Definition of pacific - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
tranquilitycalm and peaceful, free from disturbance
- The pacific ocean waves gently lapped the shore.
2.
peace-lovingpreferring peace and avoiding conflict
- She had a pacific nature, always seeking harmony.
Origin of pacific
Latin, pacificus (peace-making)
Examples of pacific in a sentence
Her voice had a pacific effect on the anxious crowd. His pacific demeanor made him a great mediator. The pacific community thrived without any conflicts.
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- French:paisible, pacifique, ...
- German:friedlich, friedfertig, ...
- Italian:pacifico, ...
- Spanish:pacífico, pacifista, ...
- Portuguese:pacífico, pacífica, ...
- Chinese:平静的, 和平的, ...
- Japanese:穏やかな, 平和を愛する, ...
- Arabic:هادِئ, مُحِبّ لِلسَّلام, ...
- Hebrew:שָׁלֵו, שׁוֹאֵף לְשָׁלוֹם, ...
- Russian:тихий, миролюбивый, ...
- Ukrainian:тихий, миролюбний, ...
- Hindi:शांत, शांतिप्रिय, ...
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