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

That their apparent change in relationship status could have gone unnoticed—in this TikTok-addled clime—is a testament to their vigilant approach to privacy. — Michelle Ruiz, Vanity Fair, 14 Aug. 2026

The southernmost Scandinavian country might not seem like an obvious place to spend the warmer months—its mercurial weather is a far cry from the reliably balmy climes of Marseille or Sorrento. — Stephanie Gavan, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026

One lesson from hotter climes outside Europe is the need to consider staff well-being outside of working hours. — Oliver Balch, Fortune, 27 July 2026

Though like The-Witch-the-movie, this strange, jarring delight is concerned with the fate of older women in un-hospitable climes. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 2 July 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