What does "transpacific" mean?

On, from the other side of, spanning or crossing the Pacific Ocean.

What is a synonym for "transpacific"?

Common synonyms include: foreign, overseas.

Pronounced //ˌtɹæns.pəˈsɪf.ɪk//.

//ˌtɹæns.pəˈsɪf.ɪk// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Adjective

1
On, from the other side of, spanning or crossing the Pacific Ocean. not-comparable

"Between 1935 and 1947, Midway was used as a refueling stop for transpacific flights."

From trans- + Pacific.

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