# transcontinental

/ˌtɹænzˌkɑnɪˈnɛnəɫ/ (US) · /tɹænskˌɒntɪnˈɛntəl/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/transcontinental
Updated: 2026-05-27

## Definition

crossing or connecting two or more continents. You use this to describe things like trains, flights, or bridges that link different parts of the world.

For teachers: extending across or connecting two or more continents. Typically used to describe transportation routes, communication networks, or political alliances that span vast geographical distances.

## Examples

- The train makes a transcontinental journey from coast to coast.
- The airline introduced a new transcontinental route to connect passengers between North America and Asia without a stopover.
- The construction of the transcontinental railroad was a monumental engineering feat that effectively halved the travel time required to move goods and people across the entire country.

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