oceanic
adjective
oce·an·ic
ˌō-shē-ˈa-nik 
1
a
: 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
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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These iconic oceanic predators frequent the coasts, harbors and nearby open ocean as part of their migration patterns.
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Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025
Spying the ocean floor through 9-1/2 inches of glass, his expedition produced some of the most detailed footage ever recorded of Earth’s deepest oceanic trench.
—Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 13 Mar. 2025
The cooling effect altered oceanic circulation patterns, leading to stronger thermohaline currents that further distributed cold water across the globe.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
The theme now lends to the intimate cantina vibe with the roots of an oceanic eatery, providing locals with the flavors and ambience of a beachside getaway.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2025
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Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025
Spying the ocean floor through 9-1/2 inches of glass, his expedition produced some of the most detailed footage ever recorded of Earth’s deepest oceanic trench.
—Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 13 Mar. 2025
The cooling effect altered oceanic circulation patterns, leading to stronger thermohaline currents that further distributed cold water across the globe.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
The theme now lends to the intimate cantina vibe with the roots of an oceanic eatery, providing locals with the flavors and ambience of a beachside getaway.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2025
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“Oceanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oceanic. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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