oceanic
adjective
oce·an·ic
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Definition of oceanic
1a
: of or relating to the ocean
b
: occurring in or frequenting the ocean and especially the open sea as distinguished from littoral or neritic waters
3
Oceanic, linguistics
: relating to, belonging to, or characterizing a subfamily of the Austronesian family of languages that is spoken in Polynesia and most of the islands of Melanesia and Micronesia
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Examples of oceanic in a Sentence
the theory that ancient mariners took advantage of oceanic currents to roam the seas on primitive rafts
during his solo crossing of the Atlantic he managed to avoid the fierce oceanic storms that rage in those tropical latitudes
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All guests will arrive and depart the hotel together â as if the stationary resort were an oceanic cruise ship. — James Hibberd, EW.com, "Disney releases new photos for immersive Star Wars hotel," 25 Aug. 2019 Moreover, interference in coastal cities such as New York City and Miami, Florida, could hamper oceanic observations crucial to hurricane prediction. — Gabriel Popkin, Science | AAAS, "Forecasters fear 5G wireless technology will muck up weather predictions," 7 Aug. 2019 More recently, however, film composers have responded in different ways to the oceanic beauty of space â and sometimes its terror. — Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, "Hollywood Bowl concert goes to outer space, from âThe Planetsâ to âFirst Manâ," 15 Aug. 2019 Permanent displays cover oceanic evolution, maps and navigational instruments, and naval battles that turned the tide of history. — Ashlea Halpern, CondĂ© Nast Traveler, "7 New Museums Worth Planning Trips Around," 16 July 2019 In this case, shrimp bring a welcome dose of oceanic refreshment to the sweet party. — Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, "Shrimp season: Going global with Texasâs favorite crustacean," 31 July 2019 The interior is done up in soothing oceanic tones, and palm trees sway in the sea breeze outside of the restaurantâs tall glass windows. — Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, "The worldâs best waterfront restaurants promise more than a view," 23 July 2019 At their place on the top of the oceanic food chain, sharks are essential to keeping the natural order of our seas in balance. — Patrick Connolly, orlandosentinel.com, "Shark Awareness Day: How to discover sharks in Central Florida," 14 July 2019 Instead of being caused by ruptures on the offshore subduction zone or a crustal fault, they are caused by cracks within the oceanic plate, which is diving under, or subducting, the North American continent. — Sandi Doughton, The Seattle Times, "Friday earthquakes on a crustal fault show itâs not only the âBig Oneâ we should fear," 13 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'oceanic.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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oceanic
adjective
oce·an·ic
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Kids Definition of oceanic
: of or relating to the ocean
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