oceanic

adjective
UK: /ˌəʊʃiˈænɪk/
US: /ˌoʊʃiˈænɪk/

  1. Relating to the ocean.

    1. The oceanic climate brings mild, wet winters to the coast. [ ] [ ]
    2. The research vessel is equipped to study oceanic currents and marine life. [ ] [ ]

  2. Found in or produced by the ocean.

    1. Oceanic islands are often formed by volcanic activity. [ ] [ ]
    2. The team is studying oceanic sediments to understand past climate changes. [ ] [ ]

  3. Very large; immense.

    1. The company faced oceanic debts after the market crash. [ ] [ ]
    2. The project involved oceanic amounts of paperwork and coordination. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

marine maritime sea

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "oceanic" in English means: Relating to the ocean., Found in or produced by the ocean., Very large; immense..

The phonetic transcription of "oceanic" is /ˌəʊʃiˈænɪk/ in British English and /ˌoʊʃiˈænɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "oceanic": marine, maritime, sea.

Example usage of "oceanic": "The oceanic climate brings mild, wet winters to the coast.". More examples on the page.