arctic

adjective

arc·tic | \ ˈärk-tik

Definition of arctic

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 often capitalized : of, relating to, or suitable for use at the north pole or the region near it arctic waters arctic animals arctic clothing

2a : bitter cold : frigid arctic air

b : cold in temper or mood an arctic smile

arctic

noun

arc·tic | \ ˈär-tik

, ˈärk-tik

Definition of arctic (Entry 2 of 2)

: a rubber overshoe reaching to the ankle or above

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Adjective

The group is involved in Arctic exploration. the arctic air of deep winter

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective

As many people bundle up in near-arctic temperatures around the country, Kendall Jenner is celebrating the holiday season by hitting the Malibu beaches wearing actual lingerie. — Avery Matera, Teen Vogue, "Kendall Jenner Wore Lingerie on the Beach and It Was Genius," 19 Dec. 2018 Most simply, reduced sea ice and warmer arctic temperatures lead to a weakening of the polar vortex -- the real one in the stratosphere, not the catchy name that has been applied to cold air outbreaks in recent years. — Brandon Miller, CNN, "As the Arctic warms, nor'easters may get worse," 13 Mar. 2018 On a recent morning, arctic temperatures were keeping all but a few ardent cyclists off Kent Avenue, but the Lebons’ apartment was bathed in warm sunlight. — Kim Velsey, New York Times, "The Noisy Charms of New York," 8 Jan. 2018 Could the arctic temperatures and Alabama playing in the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday lead to a baby boom in the Heart of Dixie this fall? — Erin Edgemon, AL.com, "Could cold weather, National Championship game cause a baby boom this fall?," 7 Jan. 2018 This allows fluids that have thickened because of the arctic temperatures to reach proper viscosity. — Luz Lazo, Washington Post, "Bitter cold bites Washington — and takes toll on drivers and their car batteries," 3 Jan. 2018 Her extra-long bleach blonde mermaid waves (similar to big sister, Kim Kardashian's), looked spring-time ready despite the record-breaking arctic weather in the Midwest. — Nicole Saunders, Harper's BAZAAR, "The Internet Collectively Called Out Khloé Kardashian's Major Photoshop Fail," 1 Feb. 2019 From Chicago to Nashville, a broad swath of the middle of the country is gearing up for frigid temperatures as arctic air is expected to blanket the region this week. — Kris Maher, WSJ, "Midwest Prepares for Subzero Polar Vortex," 28 Jan. 2019 More than a thousand flights are being grounded as a blast of arctic air barrels over the Midwest, bringing with it temperatures too low for airfield workers to load bags or get planes ready for takeoff. — Andrew Tangel, WSJ, "Airlines Cancel Flights as Arctic Chill Bears Down on Midwest," 29 Jan. 2019

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

In 2016, because of the decreased Caribou herd population, hunters living outside the Northwest arctic were banned from hunting Caribou on federal lands. — Maka Monture, Teen Vogue, "The Arctic Youth Ambassadors Program Is Bringing Awareness to Environmental and Community Issues in Alaska," 24 Sep. 2018 But say a warming arctic is responsible for wacky winter weather in the United States. — Matt Simon, WIRED, "The Controversial Link Between Epic Storms and a Warming Arctic," 13 Mar. 2018

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