clime

noun

: climate
traveled to warmer climes

Examples of clime in a Sentence

a nonconformist who left his jerkwater hometown for the more welcoming clime of the big city
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It's promised to be hardwearing and an insulation layer can be added for colder climes, if required. Adam Williams, New Atlas, 5 Dec. 2024 Which led me to the most sobering bit of news: Two of the region’s premier iris growers, who specialize in irises designed for SoCal’s warmer climes, were right in the path of the Mountain fire. Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024 The only time to go to Venice with any hope of a pleasant and relaxed visit is in winter, when the waves of tourists have receded and the cruise ships are down in warmer climes. John Mariani, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024 But in a weird way, what serves as a better form of nostalgia for warmer climes than a church smell? Jocelyn Silver, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for clime 

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin clima

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of clime was in the 14th century

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“Clime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clime. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.

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