clime

noun

ˈklīm 

: climate

traveled to warmer climes

Synonyms of clime

• environment
• surroundings
• climate
• environs
• atmosphere

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

The heated pool isn’t a big draw in polar climes, but the hot tubs sure are, particularly after passengers take the polar plunge. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026

There’s head-to-toe Helly Hansen rain gear in every closet and a fireplace in every room to make the spring climes of the Pacific Northwest feel less daunting. — Alexandra Marvar, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026

In Peru, the world’s largest catcher of anchovies, the fishing industry collapsed after the tiny baitfish abandoned the country’s waters for cooler northern climes. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026

And there’s plenty to seek out in Alaska’s various climes, all of which are options to be discovered on this journey. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin clima

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for clime

• chime
• chyme
• climb
• crime
• dime
• grime
• lime
• lyme
• mime
• prime
• rhyme
• slime

Kids Definition

clime

noun

ˈklīm 

: climate sense 1a