clime

noun

: climate
traveled to warmer climes

Examples of clime in a Sentence

a nonconformist who left his jerkwater hometown for the more welcoming clime of the big city
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From cashmere jumpers to the softest pyjamas, these gifts are ideal for travelers who are due to set off to snowy climes. Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024 The most popular domestic location for travelers is Orlando, with three other Florida cities in the top 10 as Americans seek warmer climes. Patrick Smith, NBC News, 18 Nov. 2024 Recognizing the need for care The exhibits here are designed to be immersive – cooler temperatures to represent mountainous climes, recordings of explosions, and flashing lights help paint a picture of epic fights. Anna Mulrine Grobe, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 Sep. 2024 In front of the treadmill, people have taped scenes from more temperate climes—ones with trees and flowers. Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for clime 

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin clima

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of clime was in the 14th century

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“Clime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clime. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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