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 By changing the setting to a series of islands, the regional biomes are less diverse than, say, the desert zone or snowy one, but contain individualized puzzles and dungeons unique to each. Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2024 But the new study is notable for assessing more species across multiple biomes, including tropical, temperate, and boreal forests. Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 24 July 2024 In their native state, renowned for its stunning beaches, the couple explores diverse biomes and collaborates with local producers, paving the way for other chefs to incorporate local dishes into their fine dining menus as well. Rafael Tonon, TIME, 25 July 2024 The formidable thick-skinned, long-furred beast occupied the mammoth steppe, a cold-dry grassland biome that existed during the Last Glacial Maximum (LGM). Conor Feehly, Discover Magazine, 26 June 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 8 Sep. 2024.

Kids Definition

biome

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

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