North Pacific

[ nawrth puh-sif-ik ]

noun

1. the region of the world that lies in the Northern Hemisphere of the Pacific Ocean, including all the coastal countries, islands, and archipelagos located there:

   the disparate economies of the North Pacific.

adjective

1. of or relating to the region of the world that lies in the Northern Hemisphere of the Pacific Ocean, often specifically to the North Pacific Ocean itself:

   an expert on North Pacific marine life.

Example Sentences

For a math lesson, her class studied the Great Pacific Garbage Patch in the North Pacific Ocean.

From Los Angeles Times

In some places, the average location where tropical cyclones reach their peak intensity has shifted poleward - for example the western North Pacific, external.

From BBC

The North Pacific High strengthens and expands during the summer, creating the hot, dry conditions that are typical for Los Angeles and crowding out the monsoon.

From Los Angeles Times

The shooting occurred in a shopping plaza in the 800 block of North Pacific Avenue.

From Los Angeles Times

However, Mr Watson's foundation believes Japan is planning to resume high-seas whaling in the Southern Ocean and North Pacific as early as next year.

From BBC