transpacific

adjective

trans·​pa·​cif·​ic ˌtran(t)s-pə-ˈsi-fik How to pronounce transpacific (audio)
1
a
: crossing or extending across the Pacific Ocean
transpacific airlines
b
: relating to or involving crossing the Pacific Ocean
transpacific airfares
2
a
: situated or occurring beyond the Pacific Ocean
b
: of, relating to, or involving countries on both sides of the Pacific Ocean
the transpacific economy

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This capability would slash transatlantic and transpacific flight times. — Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 22 June 2026 This is part of United's ongoing transpacific expansion. — Ben Kelly, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025 The main goal is transpacific range capability for affordable on-demand, supersonic passenger travel. — New Atlas, 14 Dec. 2025 When building routes via Asia, keep in mind that many westbound transpacific flights arrive two calendar days later after crossing the International Date Line. — Scott Laird, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for transpacific

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First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of transpacific was in 1891

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“Transpacific.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transpacific. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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transpacific

adjective
trans·​pa·​cif·​ic ˌtran(t)s-pə-ˈsif-ik How to pronounce transpacific (audio)
1
: crossing or extending across the Pacific Ocean
2
: located or occurring beyond the Pacific Ocean
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