biome

noun

bi·​ome ˈbī-ˌōm How to pronounce biome (audio)
: a major ecological community type (such as tropical rainforest, grassland, or desert)

Examples of biome in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Two degrees Celsius of global warming would be enough to shift 13 percent of Earth’s ecosystems to a new biome, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Justine Calma, The Verge, 14 May 2024 Each biome in the game’s world is a reflection of the journey through that anguish. Megan Farokhmanesh, WIRED, 2 Apr. 2024 So maintaining a healthy gut biome through a balanced diet, probiotics and other lifestyle factors is crucial for promoting overall well-being. Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024 Schindler said the hospital-grade technology can instantly detect, especially in hard to clean areas such as beneath fingernails and in and around jewelry and knuckles, gut biome molecules that can transmit norovirus, E. coli, salmonella, Hepatitis A, Listeria, and other common illnesses. Parija Kavilanz, CNN, 8 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for biome 

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Word History

Etymology

bi- entry 2 + -ome

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of biome was in 1916

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“Biome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biome. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

biome

noun
bi·​ome ˈbī-ˌōm How to pronounce biome (audio)
: a major type of ecological community

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