biome

noun

bi·​ome ˈbī-ˌōm 

: a major ecological community type (such as tropical rainforest, grassland, or desert)

Examples of biome in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In a presentation ahead of his retirement last month, Imagineering's Tom Fitzgerald explained that the park will be organized into biomes reflecting Abu Dhabi's landscape rather than the lands typically found in Disney parks. — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Much of the crop is grown in central and northern states that include parts of the Amazon biome, such as Mato Grosso, Para and Rondonia. — ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026

Small variations in genetics, especially those genes involved in sensing molecules produced in the body or influenced by the gut biome, could affect the results. — Baltimore Sun, Boston Herald, 9 Aug. 2026

Standouts include prebiotics and probiotics to help balance the scalp biome, salicylic acid to slough away dry skin and stave off flakiness, and biotin to support thickness once growth kicks into gear. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 2 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

bi- entry 2 + -ome

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for biome

• brome
• chrome
• comb
• combe
• crome
• dome
• foam
• gnome
• holm
• loam
• roam
• tome

Kids Definition

biome

noun

bi·​ome ˈbī-ˌōm 

: a major type of ecological community