Pronunciation

/əˈtlæntɪk/

Definitions

Noun

1. The Atlantic Ocean, one of the five major oceans on Earth, lying between Europe, Africa, North America, and South America, separating them from Asia and the Arctic Ocean.
   • Example: “The Atlantic is home to diverse marine life.”
2. [atlantic region] A cultural or geographical area associated with the Atlantic Ocean, particularly in North America (e.g., the Atlantic Coast) or Europe (e.g., the Atlantic Charter).

Adjective

1. Relating to or situated on the Atlantic Ocean.
   • Example: “The city has a thriving Atlantic seafood industry.”
2. [atlantic climate] Characterized by moderate temperatures and distinct seasonal changes.

Phrases

• “Crossing the Atlantic” refers to traveling across the ocean.
• “Atlantic hurricane season” denotes the time when storms are most frequent in that region.
• “Atlantic drift” describes the movement of ocean currents.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The ship sailed across the vast Atlantic Ocean.”
• Adjective: “The weather on the Atlantic coast can be quite unpredictable.”
• Phrase: “They decided to escape the winter by visiting the sunny Atlantic beaches.”

Synonyms

• None for “n” (since it’s a proper noun referring to a specific body of water)
• Oceanic, maritime, coastal, transatlantic
• [for “adjective”] - Ocean-related, Atlanticic, Atlantic-facing

Note: Since “Atlantic” is primarily used as a proper noun, it doesn’t have direct synonyms for an adjective. However, related adjectives are provided for context where appropriate.