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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Typically, the colorful birds stick to warmer climes in the south. Anna Spiegel, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025 Spring planting is best in cooler climes that don't experience extreme heat in summer. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2025 The temperate climes and moderate humidity of the area make for a fairly gentle aging process, which in this case produces a nice balance between the natural flavor of the whisky and the influences of the cask and the wine. Tony Sachs, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025 The hotel guests at the Four Seasons are just as upscale as those in the more exotic ‘White Lotus’ climes of Maui, Sicily or Thailand. Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025 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 15 Apr. 2025.

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