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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At the same time, abundant oceanic heat content in the tropical Atlantic and Caribbean Sea creates more energy to fuel storm development.
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Hunter Geisel, CBS News, 23 May 2024
This season is ideal for heading outdoors and enjoying nature’s abundance — or, depending on where you’re located, escaping the oppressive summer heat in exchange for an oceanic breeze.
—Nina Kahn, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2024
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Hunter Geisel, CBS News, 23 May 2024
This season is ideal for heading outdoors and enjoying nature’s abundance — or, depending on where you’re located, escaping the oppressive summer heat in exchange for an oceanic breeze.
—Nina Kahn, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2024
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“Oceanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oceanic. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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