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 This could mean the large-scale collapse of a biome that has for 65 million years has served as the Earth’s carbon sink, absorbing billions of tons of carbon while largely weathering changes in climate. Andrew Jeong, Washington Post, 16 Feb. 2024 Rosemary oil, tea tree oil and bisabolol join forces to soothe and balance the scalp biome for healthy hair. Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024 Home to hundreds of endemic species and 28 million people, the biome is threatened by desertification in large part by an overpopulation of grazing animals. Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 Jan. 2024 Other biomes located around the region were partially included to allow better regional integration. Alejandro Manrique, Ars Technica, 10 Feb. 2023 The Indigo Disk takes places in the Blueberry Academy’s secure, underwater campus, which houses four distinct biomes. Jordan Moreau, Variety, 21 Nov. 2023 The game will eventually have four playable characters, over 30 weapons, multiple mission types, and a range of biomes. Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 29 June 2023 Valheim, conversely, is packed with deadly foes and biome bosses that prove extremely difficult to defeat without crafting the proper equipment. Matthew Smith, Ars Technica, 8 July 2023 Recommended That creates an incentive for farmers to clear new areas through deforestation in endangered biomes including the Amazon and the Cerrado tropical savanna. Andre Cabette Fabio, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 Dec. 2023

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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 28 Mar. 2024.

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biome

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

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