clime

noun

ˈklīm 

: climate

traveled to warmer climes

Synonyms

• ambient
• atmosphere
• climate
• context
• contexture
• environment
• environs
• medium
• milieu
• mise-en-scène
• setting
• surround
• surroundings
• terrain

Examples of clime in a Sentence

a nonconformist who left his jerkwater hometown for the more welcoming clime of the big city

Recent Examples on the Web

Crochet and woven straw hats are great for hot climes, while a wider brim will protect your shoulders from getting hot. —Kelsey Glennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2024

Climate action falls into three categories: mitigating harm to the environment by reducing emissions, adapting to changes in the climate, and allowing migration to better climes. —Foreign Affairs, 20 Dec. 2022

Glass Onion moved away from the first film's snowy, sweater-weather climes to a positively balmy Mediterranean destination, situating the majority of the action on a private island in Greece. —Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 30 May 2024

Housekeepers in rich pockets of Florida such as Palm Beach are now commanding salaries of up to $150,000 a year, recruiting agencies told CNBC, as the immigration of millionaires from cities like New York to warmer climes continues. —Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 24 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin clima

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

clime

noun

ˈklīm 

: climate sense 1a